Neil J wrote:
It might need some new sparkplugs. The gaps can foul up after a while.


"bob.martin" wrote in message
...
Dear All,

I have a Signal R532 (A classic!) scanner and it has gone faulty. It
powers
up ok and the display and all buttons work fine, it just seems not to
tune.
I can change the frequency display with the buttons but this appears to
have
no effect on the frequency of operation. I can hear some stations but the
level is very quiet.

It could be out of alignment? I have had the covers off and it looks like
some of the tuning slugs on the coils have been twiddled (not by me!)

I bought it off EBay and was Sold as Seen as I have wanted to add one of
these to my collection.

If anyone can fix it for me there is money waiting!!

I phoned Castle Electronics but they said they were unable to repair these
as parts no longer available and they don't have the schematics

Thanks for any help/suggestions/offers

You might try Lowe Electronics they were the original importers and
still claim to support them: http://www.lowe.co.uk/retail_secondhand.htm
They might have the servicing info, I got the R535 service manual from
there. They also seem to have a steady turnaround of second hand R532
and R535.

Another site with the operating manuals: http://www.airband-radio.co.uk/

HTH
--
Nick B.