gg1 loss of signal

Actually, the signal is received through the air, and typically the pantographs are used as an antenna.  My guess is the antenna lead is disconnected and when you put the metal shell on, you totally shield the board and lose the signal.

Check the lead from the pantographs and make sure it's properly connected to the antenna connection.  Also, with the shell off, make sure the pantographs do NOT have continuity to the shell.

Do you have the metal pantographs on it?

Art

Yes the pantographs were disconnected . Thanks now i have to figure where they were plug in .Gunrunnerjohn,  I really appreciate all the time you take answering all my questions. Sure wish i could meet you in person. If you ever come through Belmont , ny Please stop in and see me. My family has a family grocery store right on main street, can't miss. Thanks again , also I appreciate all the rest of you good folks. You all sure make this hobby a lot more fun by having all you flolks to talk to.

Just went and found the spot to plug it in . Sure works good now . Thanks, again Mr. Gunrunnerjohn. I have doing this hobby for over 50 years never had the chance like you have provided me. We have no hobby shops within 70 miles. So this is the way  I get to talk to folks with the same interest.

Glad we could help Charlie, and I do so like the easy ones.

We're having an open house at our club next month, Feb 22, come on down and meet the guys and have some grub.

thank you very much.