Fw: [Collins] K4 repair?

Sun, 31 Mar 2002 19:41:02 -0600

I don't know what size wire K4 is but I've had considerable luck
scraping the insulation off #38 AWG (.004") and larger wire with 
a single edge razor blade. Just make sure nearly all the force is 
parallel to the wire. Even repaired some IF transformers.

73s  Kees K5BCQ

--------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "Osamu Hazawa" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2002 10:13:25 +0900
Subject: [Collins] K4 repair?
Message-ID: <025d01c1d91a$6c9cd880$[email protected]>

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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