[Elecraft] Key contact problems

[Michael Neverdosky]

Try silver or gold plate.

Silver conducts better, gold resists corrosion better.

Look for gold or silver plating at auto detailers as they
replate badges and emblems on fancy cars with regularity.

michael N6CHV

paule@sfu.ca wrote:
> 
> Hi Leo,
> 
> Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately that will not work with these
> as the connection in question is between a post with a rounded
> end, and a small indentation drilled into another brass piece.
> This provides the ground connection for each paddle arm.
> 
> Thanks for the time and interest.
> 
> cheers, Paul - VA7NT
> 
> On Tue, 16 Mar 2004 18:37:29 +0100 pa5ls@home.nl wrote:
> > Hello Paul,
> >
> > try a bit of paper: squeeze it between the contacts and then rub.
> >
> > cheers, Leo.
> >
> >
> > > I have tried contact cleaner on the relevant parts, but the relief is
> > > only temporary. Anyone know of
> > > a better way of making brass contacts more reliable???
> > >