>I tested the LM386 on breadboard and made a crude amp from the data sheet. >I've been able to verify The Fox works now on the pcb. > >The probe PCB still wont amplify, so I'm planning to build the circuit up on >the breadboard, and if it works as advertised, then the PCB must be open >somewhere. LM386 are known to be temperamental. Use a scope to check for oscillation. Peter -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.