[ICOM] Cleaning out a dusty radio

[Gary Fiber]

I'd probably use some canned air and the shop-vac micro cleaning kit. 
I have never had any trouble with computers when using that kit internally.
A soft brush also works I don't know of a static free one to recommend though.

Gary


At 04:41 PM 8/28/2009, you wrote:
>I just got a used HF/VHF/UHF radio today and it is rather dusty 
>inside-it definitely looks used.  Cleaning the case and the front 
>wasn't too tough, but what is the best way to clean out the insides 
>of a radio?  I thought about the vacuum cleaner, but don't want 
>anything that might cause static electricity to the components.  It 
>does seem to work ok as is.
>
>73s John AA5JG
>
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