Fw: [Johnson] Valiant to give away plus cash

[Dee C. Almquist]

 Ah, John. I feel for you buddy. If you were close to me (Virginia) I'd
> > invite you over & fix the 'critter" myself for you. Now to the
> problem......
> > If it is set screw, from under chassis, rig setting on its side big tf
> down,
> > just ahead of band switch cross T (operates the vfo band change) use a
> long
> > shank screwdriver , narrow fine std blade, you can get to those set
> screws.
> > However, if the coupling is broken, you have no option but pull the
panel
> &
> > vfo can to get the coupling out. If this is the case that is coupling is
> > broken, send me the pieces in a plastic baggie & I will repair it for
you
> > FREE. Let me know if I can be of any more assistance.
> > Hopefully
> > Dee
>
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "John Lawson" <jpl15 at panix.com>
> > To: <johnson at mailman.qth.net>
> > Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 1:35 AM
> > Subject: [Johnson] Valiant to give away plus cash
> >
> >
> > >
> > >    I'll give you $300 dollars to take this goddam Valiant from me, and
> as
> > a
> > > special Bonus: I'll personally deliver it anywhere in the continental
> US,
> > > Mexico, and Canada.  May take me a few days to get to you - depends on
> the
> > > weather.  Will consider throwing in the rest of my Boatanchor gear,
> maybe
> > > even the antenna.  Hell, I might even leave you my car all nicely
> packed,
> > > and hitchhike back.
> > >
> > > Boy do I hate electronics right now....
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >    So - I get 'er all recapped, twice, over a hundred dollers in fine
> > > transmitting micas, orange drops, hi-rel electrolytics - it's loading
> well
> > > and stably, I got a little compressor/limiter in the mic, it's
> modulating
> > > nicely - I put it all back together, cable it up, tunes up fine on all
> > > bands on the load - figure I'll call CQ on 3.880 - can't make the VFO
> > > change freqs - yes, you guessed it, the %*^#@!%& coupling INSIDE the
VFO
> > > can has begun to slip.... once in a while it'll nudge the tuning, but
> > > mostly the dial and shaft turn, the VFO cap does not - I got one side
> off
> > > it, hellzbellz you can't even SEE the damn coupling....
> > >
> > >
> > >    Now that the inside of my shack is several shades bluer than it
used
> to
> > > be - she's back on the bench.  I oughta just leave the damn thing
there,
> > > operate that way.
> > >
> > > OKAY:
> > >
> > >   My question is - what's the easiest and least
> > > invasive/alignment-disturbing way to remedy this lovely situation - or
> is
> > > it "front panel off, disassemble VFO, tighten one set-screw 1/8 turn,
> > > reassemble VFO, reassemble front panel, completely re-align -
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >    Did I mention I am currently experiencing Hostile Feelings towards
> > > heavy old expensive electronic stuff??
> > >
> > >
> > >    Cheerz  (and %*^&%#$!!!!!!)
> > >
> > > John KB6SCO
> > >
> > >
> > > PS: For the Literal: The first paragraph is Sarcasm.... but you knew
> that.
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