i replaced itNo doubt the memory battery is dead.
do I just put the number in then press ECould be a number of things going on. Those are old radios and who knows what's happened over the years.
I'd suggest trying the NOAA weather radio channels and see if that works:
162.400
162.425
162.450
162.475
162.500
162.525
162.550
Make sure the antenna is connected and fully extended. You may also want to take it outside in case building construction or interference is causing the issue.
do I just put the number in then press E
i do that and nothing happensIt's been a long time since I used one of those, but I believe so.
What chipI had one of those and when it heated up the circuit board warped.
I had to re-seat the chip on the circuit board for it to work again. Try that.
No huge loss if it doesn't work. It's old!
How would I do thatDid you test both antenna connections: the external RCA connector or the whip antenna input on the main board?
could I use a screwdriverA piece of metal like part of a coathanger. Really anything that can make a connection.
i do that and nothing happens
YesDoes it have an antenna?