[Hammarlund] Cleaning late model Hammarlund dials

[Al Parker]

hi John,
    I've done a few 170's & 180's, and don't think they were particularly 
prone to washing off.  But I've learned to be very careful with anything 
like that, and if a light dry paintbrush won't clean it off I'll try a rag 
or swab with just water, but very carefully.  If the dirt's not softened 
then maybe a little more agressive.
    There's no problem with the SP-600's, good paint and "reverse engraved" 
(etched?) markings.
73,
Al, W8UT
(I still need to hunt down that variable for you, found some that're too 
small this wkend.)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John King" <k5pgw at yahoo.com>
To: <Hammarlund at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2007 12:50 PM
Subject: [Hammarlund] Cleaning late model Hammarlund dials


>I have heard horror stories about hams cleaning dials
> such as Hallicrafters SX 28 and others only to find
> out that cleaning solutions will remove the dial
> numbers etc. from the dials.
>
> Anyone have experience cleaning the late model
> Hammarlund dials? I have an HQ 170 A with dusty/dirty
> dials that are in need of cleaning. Maybe the
> ink/paint on the later receivers is better and more
> resistant to disolving and disappearing. You actual
> experience aqnd knowledge will be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks and 73, John, K5PGW
>
>
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