[ARC5] Removing set screws

[Scott Robinson]

Hi Skip,

I've fixed switches with DeOxit and had good luck with them. BUT...turn 
the radio on and let it run for an hour to see if the switch runs cold.

Peace,

Scott Robinson

On 11/18/19 7:57 AM, Waldo Magnuson via ARC5 wrote:
>     I haven’t given up on loosing the set screw on the audio control knob but I’ve maybe found a different solution. The reason for removing the knob is so I can replace the on/off switch on the volume control which was always open. Well I drilled a small hole in the side of the switch and squirted deoxit into the switch and exercised the switch a dozen or more times. The switch now reads 1.7 ohms closed. The new switch reads 1.1 ohms closed.
>     Is that a good solution?
>     I will continue to try removing the set screw via heating and impact but no drilling just to satisfy myself.
> Skip W7WGM
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