[Hallicrafters] Dial cord restringing ADDENDUM

[Duane Fischer, W8DBF]

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "rbethman" <rbethman at comcast.net>
To: "'hallicrafters'" <Hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 12:33 PM
Subject: [Hallicrafters] Dial cord restringing ADDENDUM


> This also was asked with the same references that I also have, i.e., the
> appropriate radio manual AND Sam's or Rider's documentation.
>
> It is not the "path" of the dialcord, so much as it is geared to
> "technique".
>
> I've gotten a few direct responses.
>
> The theme has been the same.  "I've tried to do this on my XXXXX, and
> haven't had success"  "What are the hints/tips/secrets?".
>
> I toss this out to the group.
>
> I've achieved success on several different radios.  I attribute my
> success to trial, error, and patience.
>
> I know that I've replaced the springs a few times with those from
> ballpoint pens.  I've also used the braided Dacron fishing line, in lieu
> of purchasing dial cord from the on-line emporiums.
>
> I've also used waxed cord in one or two instances, when the cord wanted
> to slide in lieu of turning the grooved wheel on the tuning capacitor.
>
> Anyone care to chime in with their ideas?
>
> Bob - N0DGN
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