[GreenKeys] UGC-136 ribbon update

[John Spigel]

Four ribbon cartridges for me too please.
73 John W1AN

On 07-Aug-25 11:43, Nick England wrote:
> Next trial fitting of the revised 3D cartridge will be this afternoon. 
> Once we are satisfied I’ll get a quote on a batch from Xometry for SLS 
> printing
> 
> Remember this will be a kit of 3D parts. I’ll also try to identify a 
> source of cheap ribbons. Do it yourself assembly.
> 
> Also remember that you can re-ink the ribbon using oil-based stamp pad 
> ink. Here’s experienced advice from Ron K3TZJ -
> —-/-//
> To reink,  after popping off the lid, take a small art type paint brush 
> and gently brush ink on the coiled top edge only. Not too much, just the 
> top exposed edge. Do it twice.  Put the top back on and let it sit for a 
> day as the ink will soak down the ribbon.  DO NOT use water based stamp 
> pad ink.  It dries out fast and makes a mess.  I know!!!  Use oil based 
> ink only.
> —//////—/
> 
> 
> 
> Nick England K4NYW
> www.navy-radio.com <http://www.navy-radio.com>
> 
> 
> On Wed, Aug 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM Nick England <navy.radio at gmail.com 
> <mailto:navy.radio at gmail.com>> wrote:
> 
>     John brought over his 3D printed cartridge for a test fit today. It
>     looks good but he has to do a some minor editing before we test fit
>     again.
> 
>     But we were surprised when trying to fit a ribbon - there’s no way
>     to thread a closed loop ribbon through the head! They must have
>     installed the ribbon and then closed the loop. It’s nylon and looks
>     like it was heat sealed.
> 
>     Maybe we’re missing something and it’s like one of those rope and
>     ring puzzles.
>     Any thoughts?
> 
>     John has a source for quantity 3D printing that’ll be $12 or so in
>     quantity 5. Maybe better for a larger buy.
> 
>     /////-///—-/
> 
>     I made an offer for 16 of the German eBay ribbons and got back a
>     counter-offer that was just 5% below the Buy It Now price. Not very
>     encouraging.
> 
> 
>     Nick England K4NYW
>     www.navy-radio.com <http://www.navy-radio.com>
> 
> 
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