[Johnson] Johnson Ranger Progress

[Whitebear1122]

Hi Bill, I've never used backing soda before so thanks for that tip!  I've cleaned up 3 knobs so far using the white non pumice GOJO and a toothbrush.  They cleaned up fabulously and look like brand new so I'll move on to the rest of the knobs.  73, Scott WA9WFA
On Jan 1, 2014, at 3:03 PM, Bill Cromwell <wrcromwell at gmail.com> wrote:

> On 01/01/2014 01:54 PM, Whitebear1122 wrote:
>> 
>> The knobs are filthy, and I'm talking FILTHY after sitting on the floor of the OT's shack since 1970.  I'll be scrubbing on them for a while.  I found the vfo knob to be broken and a chuck missing out of it so I'll be looking to buy a replacement knob.
>> 
>> 73, Scott WA9WFA
>> 
> Hi Scott,
> 
> Try soaking the knobs in a solution of Baking Soda (sodium bicarbonate) in water. It's pretty mild and you may want to soak it a couple of days.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Bill  KU8H
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