[R-390] Caps

Barry n4buq at knology.net
Mon Apr 29 21:06:09 EDT 2013


The list does tend to light up at times.  Caps are one good way to ignite a conversation here.  Paint colors, lettering techniques, lubricants, black ukumpucky, and kielbasa drippings are all good ones too.  You'll enjoy the group.

Regards,
Barry - N4BUQ

----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gordon" <gordon at n6wk.com>
> To: r-390 at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 6:22:47 PM
> Subject: Re: [R-390] Caps
> 
> Guys,
>     I also am learning a lot about the different types of Caps.
> I had no idea it would take off like this when I first asked the
> Question.
> The information being shared is outstanding!
>     Today I re-assembled the gear train and set the Band switch and
>     all
> the Cams as well as the 10 stop controls.
> Everything lines up just as it should and NO extra parts on the
> Bench..LOL
> Wow does it turn easy and smooth now. Almost silky smooth !!
>         The only thing I don't care for is how noisy the Veeder Root
> counter is when you turn the KC knob very fast.
> The noise seems to be coming from inside the counter.
> It's a whirring noise when spinning fast.  Is this Normal?
> 
> Thanks,
> Gordon
> N6WK


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