My bandswitch knob also broke and made the bandswitch feel sloppy. I
removed the knob and wedged one or two book matches between the inner tube
and outer tube opposite the setscrew. There has been no trouble in the 5 or
6 years since I did this.
73, Mike N4NT
----- Original Message -----
From: <OTAKEBI@aol.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2003 4:36 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Curiosity Question
> Does anyone know where to go to find a replacement for the bandswitch on a
> Corsair II.
> I was told at Ten Tec that they no longer supply the bandswitch.
> Mine has a little play in it and I was told it was caused by wear.
> The switch snaps right into band but I can wiggle the switch.
> I found the play to be in the part of the unit against the faceplate and
not
> in the wafers.
> I also checked set screws. They are fine.
> It seems like this is normal play but Ten Tec says it is wear.
> We may not have been communicating very well land line and all.
> The boys at Ten Tec say I should have a standby.
> They told me it is no big deal to find one.
> Yea, right!!!
> Can anybody with a Corsair II tell me what there experiences have been
with
> this problem.
> Dan
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