[ARC5] Lubricating Pins

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 24 Jun 2017 at 13:04, Mark K3MSB wrote:

> 
> Hi Guys
> 
> I have my BC-456B out of the SCR-274N rack for servicing.  I noted that one of the plugs (which 
> mates to J-54) was quite difficult to remove.
> 
> Not wanting to damage the flanges on the pins in the future, is it advisable to hit the pins with a 
> wee bit of DeOxit before reassembly?

I would.

Be aware that DeOxit doesn't work well in any environment which includes high levels of 
RF....like in an amplifier compartment.

DC environments, or very low-level RF environments, are just fine.

Also, use as little as possible. For your purposes, I would use a "Q-tip" to apply the bare 
minimum. In the case of bandswitches, I use a toothpick to apply the stuff.

Ken W7EKB

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