[Collins] K4 repair?

[John Winward]

Osamu,

One way that works is to heat the wire with a
match, then quench it in an alcohol bath, usually
just a cap full of alcohol works just fine.

73,
John Winward. K3AOT

Osamu Hazawa wrote:
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> While I was cleaning the K4 contacts of the KWM2-A, I happened to
> cut the magnet wire of the coil at the terminal.
> Since the magnet wire is extremely fine, I cannot remove the coat
> out of the wire with the method I usually use.
> 
> Question:
>     1. What method do I take for removing the coat?
>         Or should I bag it to avoid such a microscopic (crazy?) work and get
>         a replacement?
> 
>     2. Where can I find a reasonable relay for K4?
>         I found one at Allied Electronics but I think it's still expensive
> (less
>         than that of SSN, though).
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> Osamu Hazawa
> 
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