[R-390] Power Switch

[Barry]

I think I still have a few.  How many do you need?

Thanks,
Barry - N4BUQ

----- Original Message -----
> From: "Don Kammer" <norad2240 at gmail.com>
> To: "Chuck Rippel" <Chuck.Rippel at cox.net>
> Cc: r-390 at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 12:34:52 PM
> Subject: Re: [R-390] Power Switch
> 
> Good morning Chuck,
> 
> Do you know, or do you know of anyone else who would know, where I
> could
> buy a replacement fuse assembly for the back of my R390-A?  Many
> thanks for
> your help!
> 
> Don Kammer
> KB0JTF
> C: 719-244-5091
> 
> 
> 
> On Tue, Feb 12, 2013 at 10:11 AM, <chuck.rippel at cox.net> wrote:
> 
> > You can also take the power switch apart relatively easily, clean
> > the
> > contacts with a contact file and re-install it.  Putting a .05 @
> > 1KV across
> > the switch might help supress the arc but as we've discussed here
> > before,
> > the inrush on the radio is fairly substantial.
> >
> > Besides removing the screws securing the switch assy to the
> > FUNCTION
> > cluster, there are also what appears to be aluminium rivets holding
> > the
> > switch body together.  These have a very low pitch thread on then
> > and can
> > be backed out.  Use a knife blade under the head, and pack them
> > away just
> > enough to get some purchase on the head.  Pull with a set of needle
> > nose or
> > small pliers; they will try and twist as they are pulled out.
> > "Assist" the
> > twisting action to remove them.  There are also 2 snap tabs on the
> > switch,
> > carefully disengage those and the switch can be taken apart like a
> > clam-shell.
> >
> > CAREFUL!!!  Some of the parts inside are spring loaded and are
> > capable of
> > flying to parts unknown if allowed.  Take a small contact file and
> > clean
> > both sides of the switch contacts.  Re-assemble and enjoy.
> >
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> >
> > Chuck Rippel
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