[GreenKeys] Red lenses on model 28

[Nick England]

Yep, I just resurrected a 28KSR and found two loose clips down in the
innards. I got some new clips from Paul, but most of my used lenses won’t
hold. I’ll just dab on some hot glue or RTV I reckon.

On Wed, Oct 23, 2019 at 3:14 PM John, W9DDD <w9ddd at tapr.org> wrote:

> I don't have a good answer on removing the clips, or finding new ones.
> I have a case of a lens and clip that won't stay in place also.  I was
> so happy to find the clip lurking in the base of the cabinet, but then
> disappointed when it wouldn't stay in place
>
> My plan when I get to that point is a bead of RTV around the inside of
> the cabinet.  RTV isn't as permanent as epoxy in case you have a need to
> remove.
>
> John, W9DDD
>
> On 10/23/2019 12:40 PM, Nick England wrote:
> > The red lenses for indicator lamps are often missing on M28 cabinets. I
> > have a bunch of used red lenses but the "speed nut" retaining clip is
> > slightly too loose to hold them (even with new clips from Paul).
> > Is there a trick for making these things work? (Other than epoxy.)
> > Or did these lenses just get ground down too much when the clips were
> > removed?
> > Is there a trick to removing the clips without damage?
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Nick England K4NYW
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> >
> >
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