This week I align the radio and encounter an unusual problem. I also track down a crackling noise in the volume control. You won't believe what I found.

Loewe Opta Meteor 1781W Part 2

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My Digital Signal Generator:
The Signal Generator is a project kit from a local electronics magazine called Silicon Chip, there is a sister publication in the UK called Practical Electronics, it was featured in the April 2018 edition but mine has a oscilloscope function as well which I don't use. There may be a later edition in PE with that feature.
Here are the links:
Aus: https://www.siliconchip.com.au/Issue/...
UK: https://www.electronpublishing.com/pr...

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