[R-390] PTO endpoints

[Jim Brannigan]

Interesting idea.  I just hope that the slug isn't fractured

Thanks, Jim


> I just repaired a end point adj coil with similar broken screw slot.
> Opeen the PTO and remove the coil (help to the front by two screws).
> Use a Dremmel with the smallest cutoff disc available to cut a new
> "slot" in the end of the tuning shaft, then clip off the remaining old
> burr.  At the same time you can remove a turn if you need to.  Chances
> are someone tried to crank the coil all the way in, but couldn't get
> enough adjustment range, and broke the screwdriver slot.  Jim N4BE
>
> Bill Riches wrote:
> >
> > > Behalf Of Jim Brannigan
> > > Subject: [R-390] PTO endpoints
> > >
> > > I may have to live with the 1.5 Kc. for a while.  The top of the core
> > > seems to be broken. (I really can't get a good look at it through the
> > > front)
> > >
> > Hi Jim - If you are adventurous you can remove one turn or less from the
> > coil - (the small one!!!) that will reduce the tuning range.  I believe
> > the procedure is on Chuck's website.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Bill WA2DVU
> > Cape May, NJ
> >
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