[ICOM] IC 28a question

[Jim Hargrave]

Bob,

I had a similiar problem with an IC-47. I cleaned the pot by applying
Tri-Flow to the shaft with the front of the radio pointing up. I let it soak
down through the shaft while turning it back and forth. It eventually got
enough to reach the wiper.

If you are not familiar with Tri-Flow, it is a general purpose penetrant/lub
with Teflon. It makes a good cleaner and does not gum up like WD-40.
It is an excellent cleaner/lub for pot and tuning shafts.

Its available at hardware and bicycle shops. They use it for chain lub. You
can also find it at Auto parts.

    73s de Jim
       W5IFP

  > -----Original Message-----
  > From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net
  > [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of r miles
  > Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 10:09 PM
  > To: icom
  > Subject: [ICOM] IC 28a question
  >
  >
  >
  > Old workhorse keeps on humming. I'm having problems with the
  > volume pot.
  > After all these yr.s it's getting very scratchy & hard to  keep
  > constant
  > volume level. Is it easy enough to open it up & clean with cleaner?
  > Anyone done that on this particular radio?
  >
  > K9IL
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