It was transmitting before changing the diodes (but not receiving). After changing the diodes with the NTE116 compatible, it was not transmitting. The oscillator was running but wasn't mixing in the mixer.

One basic thing I learned a long time ago is if doing something makes something not work, undo what you just did. I'm not discounting that it could be coincidental, but very suspicious, that the only thing that changed was replacing the 1N881 with a NTE116.

Can you be more specific with regard to which diodes you replaced and what got fried by the dog?

 

That's a fair question, but yes, I'm sure.

 

Yes, I'm sure about the polarity. Fair question--stuff has not worked for stupider mistakes sometimes!

Yes, I can be more specific but it has to wait 'til tomorrow. Long story.......