[Hallicrafters] SX28 sensitivity

[Roy Morgan]

At 10:11 PM 5/24/2005, Guido wrote:
>... my SX28... has been loosing sensitivity especially in the higher
>bands. Also, when I move the antenna trimmer there is an electrical
>scratching sound as if it were in bad shape and the plates were touching
>(they are not).

Guido,

Check all solder and grounding connections on that cap.
Apply a drop of De-Oxit or Pro-Gold to the wiping contacts of the cap.

Report results.. thanks. (My SX-28 is still waiting for overhaul, but I 
collect expeience notes.)

Roy


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