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Re: Radio Help
Depending on what failed, it could be an easy fix or time for a new radio. A large problem is like many parts on our trucks, the replacement parts for your radio may no longer exist. Further complicating the issue is a lot of factory radios were replaced with aftermarket rigs and the factory radios pitched in the trash and many of the old time electronics stores with the racks of old gear are gone. Even if a sharp tech finds the problem, may turn out to be a near impossible fix due to lack of replacement parts.
What you can try is opening it up and look for obvious loose/broken solder joints. A good magnifying glass or set of close vision goggles is very helpful. Also look for burn marks or bad capacitors(google for visual examples). Keep in mind that even if you get it fixed, the rest of the rig is 34 years old and probably beyond the designed life time. You may find yourself in a repeating loop of fix, work for a bit and a new fail.
There are places that will take your old shell and fill it with new guts and possibly add things like 3.5mm input and the ability to accept a USB flash drive.
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