I occasionally use a little DeoxIT on the contacts of my '56 Blue Racer.
However, I don't use any lubricants. A homebrew contact cleaner that a (now
SK) professional operator recommended was an old hacksaw blade that has been
smoothed. Works well. Also, newspaper strips work.
73,
Troy, W6HV
----- Original Message -----
From: <Able2fly@aol.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 11:02 AM
Subject: [TenTec] OT: Bug maintenance
> T-T group,
>
> I'm assuming there are a few Vibroplex bug users around here. Wondering
> if
> the pivot points of an old "Original" (non jeweled) should be lubed, or
> would that just attract dirt or otherwise lead to problems? I see no sign
> of
> lubrication on this one.
>
> I just picked up a 60 yo Original Standard and find it fun to use after
> quite a bit of practice. A problem now is that my iambic timing seems to
> have
> gone to hell. Wonder if I'll be able to recover ??
>
> Bill K3UJ
> PS Is there a list/reflector more suited a discussion
> such as this?
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