[Hammarlund] wtd: HQ-180 S-meter

[Patrick]

You may want to try to exercise the bolts (or nuts) where the meter 
connections are made to see if oxidation has opened the circuit.
You might get lucky and restore continuity without opening the meter case.

This assumes the meter is similar to an open meter in an NCX-3 of mine. 
(of course, if you have already opened the case and measured at the 
hairsprings, I'd opt for a replacement.)

Pat
wa4tuk



Al Parker wrote:
> Hi folks,
>    I recently got an HQ-180 from a local friend, the S-meter is open 
> at the coil, inside of the hairsprings, not sure whether top or bottom 
> one.  I'm not into microsurgery, so am looking for a replacement 
> meter.  The HQ-170 or -180 series meters should be all the same.  
> Other than that, it's about 90% back to life.
>    If necessary I do have a list of meter shops, hope not to have to 
> resort to that.
>    Please advise price incl shipping, if you have one available.
> thanks, 73,
> Al, W8UT
> New Bern, NC  28560
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