[Elecraft] NorCal Paddles (Deoxit)

[Able2fly at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/9/2004 10:22:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
redmen1969 at optonline.net writes:
I have the "Norcal Paddles" and I really enjoy them but seem to have a
problem with lack of continuity occasionally when the contacts are closed.
Use some Deoxit D100 on the contacts. Deoxit is a red liquid (there may be 
other varieties) that will enhance any contact that you can apply it to. I got 
mine at a high end audio store, audiophiles use it on interconnects for better 
sound.  I have a set of iambic paddles that used to drive me crazy needing 
contact cleaning every few QSOs. The keyer in my Kenwood puts such a small 
current through the key contacts as to offer no self cleaning at all. After using 
Deoxit, the paddles have gone a year without the need for cleaning. The small $5 
tube is probably a lifetime supply.
 http://shopping.netledger.com/s.nl/c.ACCT113328/sc.2/category.188/.f
I'd try the Deoxit before fooling with the silver contacts.

Bill  K3UJ