Posted September 25, 2021. I am trying to fix my late father-in-law's Panasonic RF-1600. Positive memories of him listening to this radio in his woodworking shop. When I plug it in the light highlighting the radio stations (left side) lights up. The radio station dial on the right side turns (big dial) and so dos the secondary dial (micro adjustments), however, there seems to be a disconnect because the left hand (station finder) does not move up or down. I believe I have the dial set to radio. I removed the screws on the back of the radio thinking maybe a wire is loose but the case would not open....thought it might be wiser for this newbie to use the forum for advice before I break something:). Any helpful advice would be appreciated. Mantex.

Welcome to the forum!

Here you can find a partial service manual with the dial string diagrams:
https://app.box.com/s/s3q76xjhcxuf26612t9dy2ee33mrtiai
That should help.

Regards, Peter