[Hallicrafters] Re: HP 606A Bandswitch

[Kim Herron]

Hi Skip,

>I just purchased a HP 606A signal generator and it seems to work
>good except the bandswitch was stuck (the unit had rested on a
>shelve for several years).  I finally got the osc. cage off (some of
>the allen head screws are hard to get at) and by using
>oil I can now move the bandswitch turret.  Is this a common problem?
>Is there a solution besides adding oil?  Thanks.

   I've owned several of those generators for years and yes, you should
plan on lubing the turrest assembly mainshafts (there are two) once a year.
The steel shafts go through an aluminum frame casting and they will corrode
and seize if they don't have lube.  Sitting in one position for long 
periods will do
the same thing.  I exersize mine once a week just to keep this from happening.



Thanks!!

Kim Herron
1-616-677-3706