[Elecraft] NorCal Paddles (Deoxit)

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

I had a similar experience with a 50-year old Speed-X semi-automatic key
(bug), Bill. It has brass contacts. I was always "burnishing" the contacts
every couple of days, especially the dot contacts, or they'd get
intermittent. I put some DeOxit on them several months ago and they've
worked perfectly ever since! Clearly the stuff leaves a coating that resists
a film buildup. 

Ron AC7AC

-----Original Message-----
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. ...After using 
Deoxit, the paddles have gone a year without the need for cleaning. The
small $5 
tube is probably a lifetime supply. 
I'd try the Deoxit before fooling with the silver contacts.

Bill  K3UJ