[Boatanchors] RAL switch cleaning

Jim Wilhite w5jo at brightok.net
Thu Dec 11 13:01:29 EST 2008


You might look into a product call Stabilent.  It enhances low 
voltage or current connections on connectors or switches without the 
attendant problem of polluting the wafers.  That way you could spray 
the product into corners or other inaccessible places to get 
coverage

Jim/W5JO



----- Original Message ----- 



> Any suggestions on how to access the hard-to-reach connections
> on a RAL bandswitch? I can get a spot of DeOxit to some of the
> connections visible when the switch cover is removed. But there
> are two sets per section that are inaccessible.
>
> Also - the bandswitch knob is difficult to turn, and the detent
> points are not obvious (i.e. it doesn't go 'clunk' into the 
> correct
> position). Any suggestions for how to free this up?
>
> 73, ian K3IMW
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