[Elecraft] OT - Sony ICF-6800W repair or RIP

[John Grimm]

   In  1981  I  bought  my first "real" receiver (a Sony ICF-6800W) after
   saving  my  money bagging  groceries  for an eternity after school and
   weekends.   What  absolute heaven  for a radio geek in the making!  My
   love and understanding of ham radio really started with this receiver,
   the culmination   of   which   has   been building   my   K2  (topic).
   Unfortunately, a   near  lightning strike  disabled  the 6800  in  the
   mid-80's,  and it's been sitting quietlly with me since, still in mint
   condition  on  the  outside  but only the FM module functioning on the
   inside.   Given  its age I understand this is a very longshot, but I'm
   wondering  if  anyone  could  recommend someone qualified who might be
   able to take a look (for $ of course) and either serve as a performing
   surgeon  or  (more  likely) pronouncing  mortician.  The beast is very
   complicated and well beyond my ability to deal with, and Sony Customer
   Service  has been  zero  help.  Thought  I'd  take a chance and see if
   anyone had any ideas they might e-mail me.  Thanks much.  John / K0YQ