[R-390] AGC..Z503 stuck slug

Wed, 4 Sep 2002 15:20:47 -0700

If you can get the pieces out, carefully put them back together again with
super-glue.  Don't use much glue, and make sure they fit together as tightly
as possible.

Properly repaired, the slug will be as good as new.

73 de Bill, AB6MT
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Login" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 10:32 AM
Subject: [R-390] AGC..Z503 stuck slug

> Hi,  Working on a 390A with low agc voltage. As 455kc signal
> is increased the agc voltage goes from positive 1v to negative
> but take plenty of signal. Checked everything in both rf & if decks.
> All components looked ok. So tried to peak Z503 and seemed to work
> but slug seemed stuck after a few turns. Put some WD on threads
> and tried again with plastic tool...it broke off...really feel bad about
that!
> Any suggestions....or someone out there willing to part with a
replacement?
> Thanks & 73 Bob, AA8A
>
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