[Johnson] Wafer Switch for Johnson Ranger

[patrick at ae1pt.com]

Sometimes it is not possible to find an "exact" replacement for a certain
switch.  When confronted with this in the past I have sometimes replaced
with a rotary switch that had more positions-such as the original only
needed 4 or 5 contact poles, but a 6 or 8 pole position was easily located.
Some switches come with small stop plates that slip over the threaded barrel
to limit the turn range.

 

In another case or two, I have used a two section switch (and with extra
poles) as a replacement.  On some switches one can remove the second wafer
with no problems-or just install it (presuming it will fit) without
connecting anything to the second section.

 

73,

Patrick Thrush, AE1PT

Bath, NY  

SKCC #4473

Keuka Lake Amateur Radio Association [KLARA]

http://klara.us

ARRL Member, ARRL VE

 

 

From: A Lawrence Fibich [mailto:lfibich at sbcglobal.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 2:05 AM
To: patrick at ae1pt.com; Johnson at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Johnson] Wafer Switch for Johnson Ranger

 

If you find a place/order # for them please let me know.  I was unable to
find one - and had to 'glue' mine using JB Weld - so far I think it is
working/holding but also be careful that it may be conductive.  Seems that
switch is a hard thing to find today..

73's

Larry Fibich

AF6LF

 

From: "patrick at ae1pt.com" <patrick at ae1pt.com>
To: Johnson at mailman.qth.net 
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 10:28 AM
Subject: Re: [Johnson] Wafer Switch for Johnson Ranger


Have you tried Surplus Sales of Nebraska, JPM Supply, Allied, Digi-Key, or
Mouser?

73,

Patrick Thrush, AE1PT
Bath, NY  
Keuka Lake Amateur Radio Association [KLARA]
http://klara.us
ARRL Member, ARRL VE



-----Original Message-----
From: johnson-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:johnson-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jay Fink
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 10:10 PM
To: Johnson at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Johnson] Wafer Switch for Johnson Ranger

Hello to all in the group.

A friend with much more time and experience with classic tube gear than I is
helping to restoring my Johnson Ranger.  We're looking for a source for the
main Operate switch.  Any help in sourcing NOS if it even exists?

Thanks in advance,
Jay N1UJT
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