[-] Re: [ICOM] Re ; Tuning Knob on Icom Ic765

[Mike Olbrisch]

If it works for you - by all means. 

>-----Original Message-----
>From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
>[mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave Edwards
>Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 2:08 AM
>To: ICOM Reflector
>Subject: Re: [-] Re: [ICOM] Re ; Tuning Knob on Icom Ic765
>
>I dunno...I've had WD40 fix many gunked up things around the 
>house over the years...and on a long-term basis.
>...Dave
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Mike Olbrisch" <mike2004 at elp.rr.com>
>To: "'ICOM Reflector'" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
>Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 9:02 PM
>Subject: RE: [-] Re: [ICOM] Re ; Tuning Knob on Icom Ic765
>
>
>>
>> Please - if you want it to keep working - DO NOT use WD-40.
>>
>> When will the lubrication property myth of this stuff end?
>>
>> WD stands for Water Displacement.  It IS NOT a lubricant.
>>
>> Before you really gum up your radio - spray some WD-40 in a 
>screwdriver.
>> Put it on good and thick.  Then let it set up for a few weeks.  See 
>> whet you get then the propellant dissipates.
>>
>> WD-40 will work, but you need to re-apply it every few days. 
> Somehow 
>> it seems to me you are looking for a bit more longevity here.
>>
>> Mike.  KD9KC
>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>>>[mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of W5JMW John
>>>Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 1:19 AM
>>>To: ICOM Reflector
>>>Subject: Re: [-] Re: [ICOM] Re ; Tuning Knob on Icom Ic765
>>>
>>>Yes,also 775's had the same problem.A drop of oil or a drop of wd-40 
>>>works fine..
>>
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