[CW] K6KPH Code

[K0HB]

>From an old Navy hand (can you say "salt water"), the best way to polish
contacts is with a fresh $1.00 bill.  We used it on hand keys, speed keys,
and crypto "bed of nails" card readers.  One quick swipe between the
contacts, and they're perfect.

73, de Hans, K0HB
Master Chief Radioman, US Navy
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> [Original Message]
> From: Rich Dailey <redailey at alltel.net>
> To: <cw at mailman.qth.net>
> Date: 12/17/2007 5:56:54 PM
> Subject: Re: [CW] K6KPH Code
>
>
> >and the contacts. So, my question is, how often do you all find it  
> >necessary to clean contacts on a bug, and what do you recommend for  
> >cleaning? 
>
>
> For really dirty contacts, I have always used Brasso and a cotton swab.
> For touching up,  I swipe a paper business card through the closed
contacts
> several times.
>
> I guess it really depends on how active you are with the key.  Back when I
> was on the air a lot,  frequent use kept them from tarnishing up.
>
> tu de Rich, 
> N8UX
>
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