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Aubade65 · 11th Apr 2021, 9:57 am

I have repaired several of these sets and I have found that unless all of the hunts capacitors are replaced (about a dozen or so) then the performance will be very poor.

Also it will need a reasonable FM aerial to receive FM transmissions-the internal aerial will be OK if you are local to transmitter otherwise you will need a proper aerial.

An ECC88 is an excellent replacement for the ECC85 in my opinion. It provides a noticeable improvement in gain.

Lastly check the HT rail as the EZ80 is run close to its limits in these sets and is often found to be tired and in need of replacement.

Regards

11th Apr 2021, 9:57 am	#4
Aubade65 Tetrode Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oxfordshire, UK. Posts: 69	Re: Bush VHF61 FM band dead. I have repaired several of these sets and I have found that unless all of the hunts capacitors are replaced (about a dozen or so) then the performance will be very poor. Also it will need a reasonable FM aerial to receive FM transmissions-the internal aerial will be OK if you are local to transmitter otherwise you will need a proper aerial. An ECC88 is an excellent replacement for the ECC85 in my opinion. It provides a noticeable improvement in gain. Lastly check the HT rail as the EZ80 is run close to its limits in these sets and is often found to be tired and in need of replacement. Regards