[R-390] Sticking Carrier Meter

[Barry]

I would do that outside as well.

Barry - N4BUQ


 On Wed 21/03/12  7:24 AM , "chacuff" chacuff at cableone.net sent:
> The meter can be opened and work done on it with some minor precautions.  I
> would wear a breathing mask...simple paper type used for medical uses
> should be fine..just to trap anything you migh create floating around in the air.
> Most importantly...don't lick the meter faces....that's the word on the
> list.
> 
> Wash your hands good after your work...
> 
> With that you should be good to go.
> 
> Not too much worry we are told....
> 
> Cecil
> K5DL
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ken Harpur" igloo99
> nz at yahoo.co.nz>To: R-390 at m
> ailman.qth.net>Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 11:11 PM
> Subject: [R-390] Sticking Carrier Meter
> 
> 
> > Hi folks,
> >
> > I have a sticking Carrier Meter on my Stewart
> Warner R-390A and I was > wondering if there is a safe way to fix them. I
> read an account online > where someone had opened one up and relaxed the
> screw for the meter > movement about 1/4 turn (if memory serves). That
> cured the problem and > meter was as good as new...but really, how safe is
> this?> I think I already know the answer but just wanted
> to check with you guys > first. I'd rather buy one than open one up if my
> health is going to be at > risk.
> > On that note...does anyone have one spare they'd
> like some $$$ for? (silly > question I know...hihi!!)
> >
> >
> > BTW I am just about to start rebuilding my RF deck
> and it's in a pretty > sorry state...the grease has gone hard causing most
> of the roller bearings > to freeze and consequentially grooves have been
> worn into them. In the > back of my mind I'm a little concerned this may
> have mis-shapen the cams > as I have no idea how long it's been like this.
> Also I am in need of the > three slugs for the 2.0 to 4.0 MC transformers
> (Z203, Z203 & T203).> Also, I already know there is a problem in the Xtal
> oscillator > deck...voltage at E-402 is only -1.8v as opposed to
> the -4 to -11 as > stated in the Y2K-R2 manual.
> >
> > The radio is in working condition but performance
> is very poor, so far > I've rebuilt the Audio and the IF decks. Next is
> the RF deck (and to find > that problem in the Xtal Osc deck) and I will be
> starting this in a couple > of weeks as soon as time allows. So you'll probably
> see me put a call out > for a small number of parts here and there if that
> is OK.>
> > Kind regards,
> > Ken
> >
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