[Hallicrafters] SX-101A Front Panel Toggle Switch Removal

[Jim Wilhite]

Do a search for GC Electronics.  I know someone found them a while 
back but don't remember the source.  I do believe GC had them, but 
don't take that to the bank until you look.

You might post on the AM Radio list or the Boatanchors list just to 
cover everyone.

Hi Dennis!

Jim/W5JO


----- Original Message ----- 

> There's a special socket-like tool for those thin, "toothed"  nuts
> frequently used on toggle switches.  Haven't seen one in years but
> someone on the list may know of a source.
>
> Dennis D.  W7QHO
> Glendale, CA
>
> On Apr 4, 2009, at 4:38 PM, w9xf at comcast.net wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> I'm trying to get the toggle switches off from the front panel of 
>> my
>> SX-101A so I can remove it, but a couple are very stubborn & 
>> won't
>> budge. I don't want to score either the threads or the toothed 
>> nuts
>> holding them by using a pliers. It appears too tight space-wise 
>> to
>> get at the hex nuts holding them on the back of the panel.
>>
>>
>>
>> Any suggestions?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks & 73,
>>
>>
>>
>> Steve