[R-390] Variable-Frequency Oscillator End-Point Adjustment

[David Wise]

I don't even remove the front panel.

I broke an old metal-tip alignment stick into two
pieces.  The short half is just short enough to
maneuver into place.  It's also just long enough
to turn between thumb and forefinger.

I can't remember how I initially broke the cover nut
loose; I probably took out the VFO.  If you get lucky,
your right-angle screwdriver will have the right orientation
to catch.  I put it back on with the above alignment stick,
which keeps it loose enough to get it back off the same way.
I rock the radio onto its face to drop it out, and
put it on its back to put it back in.  Takes some poking
around, but it still beats (with a stick!) pulling the
front panel, unless you're rack-mounted.

73,
Dave Wise

> From: Craig C. Heaton [mailto:wd8kdg at worldnet.att.net]
> 
> 	The other day while performing an end-point adjustment 
> I realized there is
> a better way. For those who would like to add a new tool to their
> collection; add a Snap-On SSM5A. It is nothing more than a 
> screw starter.
> Used one years ago (about 30 years) for those hard to reach places on
> motorcycles.