Usual first thing to do. Did you measure the DCV supplies, test points are indicated on the pcb silkscreen printing. +12,-12V?[/QUOTE)
Looked for the test points but didn't see anything. Will keep looking!
IC7-16 (LA1266) is the signal strength indicator drive. When tuned to a strong FM signal it should put out some voltage ~1-3V
Didn't have time to check today. Will do tomorrow.
To troubleshoot the analog sections, one usually needs some test equipment, RF sig gen, scope etc to inject signals and monitor/trace signals with a scope.
Would like to have both of those. Are there any decent ones that won't break the bank but are accurate and reliable?