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meng el84 integrtated amp FM antenna location

I decided I wanted to look into tube audio, so I bought one of those Chinese inexpensive amps. I know most of you guys don't care much for them, but it's a start. My problem is with the FM tuner. It's an automatic search/save tuner which I have no control over. The station I want to listen to is a little weak and it keeps passing up the frequency. Where is the FM antenna (no external connection) and how can I boost the reception?
rryall

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rryall OP
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Well never mind. The damn thing just died. No volume, but can barely hear it at full volume. Any suggestions, tubes, transformer, etc. I'm not going to try and send it back to China !
rryall OP
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I have a degree in computer engineering, so I promise you I know what a fried resistor smells like. The circuit board is a two sided deal and all the resistors or on the back side.
I'm a little reluctant to view the underside. There is a lot of wiring to be disturbed. If I send it back, I don't want them to see I've been rooting around. The tubes all light up
and, from what I can see, everything looks fine. What's your best guess; transformer ?
rryall OP
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Since your an MD, I've got this pain in my side. JUST KIDDING!
Many times the practical side is better than the scholastic Thanks for the help
rryall OP
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Mechans
You were right. This unit is pretty poor quality. So far found 2 poor solder connections. Looking into Prima Luna, a little out of my price range, but may find something.
Thanks, Again
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