[Boatanchors] On/Off rotary switch

[Larry WA9VRH]

Hi Barrie,

Why could you not use a regular pot ...  (no not that kind...) potentiometer 
with an on off switch?

You may have stated why a few messages ago but I have not followed this 
thread that long.

73 Larry WA9VRH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Barrie Smith" <barrie at centric.net>
To: <n0jmy at hayseedhamfest.com>
Cc: "Boatanchors Mail List" <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 5:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] On/Off rotary switch


Tom:

I don't understand the question about turning the switch.

The switch I have, and I'd like to replace it with a similar switch, has
only two positions:  Left for OFF,
and Right for ON.

The switch is round, about 1 inch in diameter.  I could probably usee a
switch that was 1.5 inches wide.

The shaft is 1/4 inch diameter.  The length of the shaft must be at least 1
inch long.

Hope to hear from you.

73, Barrie, W7ALW
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom NØJMY" <n0jmy at hayseedhamfest.com>
To: "Barrie Smith" <barrie at centric.net>
Cc: "Boatanchors Mail List" <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 3:36 PM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] On/Off rotary switch


> Barry, I got a whole bunch NOS from an estate sale.  Do you keep turning
> yours the same way for OFF and ON, or back and forth?  I can check the
> dimensions.
>
> Watchin Wyatt Earp so might be a couple hours before I can reply.
>
> 73,
> Tom NØJMY.  .
>
> www.hayseedhamfest.com
> Multi-section Can Capacitors
> for Heathkit, Drake, Halli, Hammy, more...
>
>
>
>
> Barrie Smith wrote:
>> Good Day:
>>
>> I've spent most of the morning trouble-shooting a Meissner Signal
>> Shifter.  Finally found the problem where I should have looked in the
>> first place:  The AC on/off switch is kapoot.
>>
>> Went on-line to all the usual suppliers in an attempt to find a
>> replacement switch.  While I found thousands of rotary switches, I didn't
>> find one that is just a simple, two terminal, single-pole, single-throw
>> rotary switch.
>>
>> Perhaps my search-terms were wrong.  In any case, does anyone have, or
>> can tell me where to get a device such as this?
>>
>> It can't be a pot with a switch.  I have several of those and they would
>> protude too far into the cabinet.
>>
>> The switch does look just like the old 2 watt pot.
>>
>> Any help appreciated!
>>
>> 73, Barrie, W7ALW
>> ______________________________________________________________
>> Boatanchors mailing list
>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/boatanchors
>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
>> Post: mailto:Boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
>>
>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
>>
>
>


______________________________________________________________
Boatanchors mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/boatanchors
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:Boatanchors at mailman.qth.net

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html