[Milsurplus] GRR-5 Parts needed

[Al Klase]

Fibber,

It's usually possible to "wake up" an old vibrator.  Clip-lead the coil, 
normally-closed input contacts, and a 60-watt light bulb in series, and 
apply 117 VAC for 30 seconds or so.  Apparently, sulfur, used to 
vulcanize the foam rubber found inside, oxidizes the contacts.  High 
voltage breaks through the coating and allows them to burn clean in 
short order.  Even NOS vibrators suffer this malady.  I'm about 9 for 9 
with this procedure.

Regards,
Al

Fibber wrote:

> Looking for the E-102 "Filament Voltage Vibrator" 6v, 1.5 amp. Heck, I 
> could also use bags and cables for the darn thing, but I'm trying to 
> start small.
>
> Looks like this radio is hamstered a bit, but hopefully can get it 
> back to all its OD glory (the top half front panel has been painted 
> baby blue! YIKES!)
>
> Thanks in advance...
>
> "Fibber" (Christopher) K6FIB
>
>
>

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Al Klase - N3FRQ
Flemington, NJ
http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/