Hi Bruce and thanks,
Didn't mention, but one time the set cut to s/by with 3 flashes, never did it again (DC error it seems)
Also when the set first comes on, highly distorted sound is present, but after a few seconds sound goes with just background noise.
Might then be a matter of reading the Eeprom and transferring to the replacement board if it doesn't function correctly ?
Later - SSB from Ebay - OK
Thanks again - Chris.