I have no other suggestions regarding the meter. With regard to the RF deck, I would look for an organ donor. Yours has got so many mechanical issues that a new set of slug racks (and slugs) would seem to be in order. Miles B. Anderson, K2CBY 16 Round Pond Lane Sag Harbor, NY 11963 Tel.: (631) 725-4400 Fax.: (631) 725-2223 e-mail: k2cby at optonline.net