[Elecraft] Frozen Variable Inductors.

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Hello Gary:

Those are defective inductors. Do not install them unless the slugs can be
turned smoothly. A hairline crack will also affect the tuning slug
electrically (well, magnetically, but it'll change the inductance of the
coil). 

Write support at elecraft.com and they'll send out replacements ASAP. You can
call 831-662-8345 instead, but e-mail is better because it provides a clear
written record of the problem and what you need. 

Ron AC7AC



-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary Thomas
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 5:26 AM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Frozen Variable Inductors.


Hi. Im building the xv222. There are three can type
variable inductors supplied for use in the IF.
(L15-17). Manual instructs to "exercise" the cores
before insertion using the supplied shaft. They are
not simply tight they are frozen near the top of the
form. Any suggestions on how to loosen the cores
without damaging them. I already see what appears to
be a hairline crack in one of the cores which may have
been caused by trying to turn the frozen core. Any
help is appreciated.. 73 Gary aa1ue
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