[Heathkit] SB220 Band switch

[Kathy & Jürgen]

Now on to the band switch. One of the contacts on the switch is
> damaged (15m ) the damage is on the ceramic wafer. looks like a real
> chore to replace too. Is there a way to replace just the contact? I
> notice that it is "riveted" in. It still makes contact but I can see
> where it arced at some time in the past, as part of the contact is
> blown away.

John, the best way is to replace the switch but you can replace the contact
too. Harbachelectronics.com had the switches in March. I replaced a switch
not too long ago and it is a major task to get it out. Either way, you need
to remove the switch and fix it first, its too tight to do it otherwise. A
friend of mine replaced a contact by using surplus contacts from an other
switch and replaced the rivets with a small bolt and nut. Make sure to
secure the nut  somehow because once it is done, you don't want to do it
again.
                                                 Good luck Jürgen N9RD
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