[Milsurplus] ART-13 Assistance Please

[Mack McCormick]

Todd,

Thank you for your suggestions!

73,

Mack
W4AX

On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 10:18 PM, Todd, KA1KAQ <ka1kaq at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 9:07 PM, Mack McCormick <w4ax.mack at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> I picked up a good condition ART-13/B at Dayton this past weekend.
>>
>> 2. I have most Electric Radio issues but I'm specifically missing ER #175
>> Dec 03 that describes the mod to remove the locking current on the
>> auto-tune motor. Can anyone provide the modification instructions?
>>
>
> Last I knew you could still get most back issues from Ray at ER for $2-$3
> each. Drop him a note at his email address in the back cover and he can let
> you know if the issue you need is still in stock.
>
>
>> 3. The auto-tune lower cover is a slightly different worn (washed out)
>> color than the rest of the radio. How do you advise restoring the front
>> panel to an original uniform color? I've seen suggested using an Acrylic
>> Wash of Mars Black paint to make things uniform. I'm concerned about
>> damaging the silk screen on the panel. Is there a better method? I'm very
>> experienced and achieve great results with applying new wrinkle paint but
>> would prefer not to do something that radical.
>>
>
> It's possible that your transmitter has a replacement panel for that
> portion. The modular construction allowed swapping out any defective
> section for replacement with a known good module. You might have to seek
> one out that is a closer match if cleaning doesn't help. If it were just a
> case of it being dirty, it would be more uniform across all panels.
>
> ~ Todd,  KA1KAQ/4
>



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73,

Mack de W4AX
http://w4ax.com