[ARC5] Ball Bearings

[Dennis Monticelli]

I received a poorly packed BC-459 transmitter via ePay and there were
little balls rolling round inside.  I found all but one and managed to get
them re-installed by very careful prying.  With only one ball missing the
cap turns just fine.

Dennis AE6C


On Wed, Nov 27, 2013 at 3:43 PM, Tom Elmore <tom at telmore.com> wrote:

> Does anyone know the size of the ball bearings in the VFO capacitor on a
> BC-696-A?  I mic them at about .062" and it looks the link below carries
> them. Is it common for them to just fall out or does dried up grease cause
> this? Also the front capacitor in the transmitter that is connected by way
> of the flexible shaft has the same issue. I have a brand variable cap I
> could drop in there but I like to do things the hard wayJ
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> http://www.surfrainbow.com/Products.aspx?CatId=218
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> Tom Elmore KA1NVZ
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