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1. [TenTec] Paragon VFO Problem (score: 1): Author: w5cia@arrl.net (Amateur Radio Station W5CIA); Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2002 08:58:02 -0500; All, I have a Model 585 that has developed a VFO problem. Intermittently the tuning rate will begin to slow and quickly slow down to a complete stop. Any ideas? Thanks Steve W5CIA DXCC 332 Current Ph; /archives//html/TenTec/2002-08/msg00415.html (7,730 bytes)
2. [TenTec] Paragon VFO Problem (score: 1): Author: geraldj@isunet.net (Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer); Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2002 09:43:36 -0500; Standard Tentec VFO wear. Needs a rebuild. Kit from TenTec about $23, takes about 3 hours to do the first one. Sometimes cleaning and regreasing works, but my CorsairII had a very worn ball reduction; /archives//html/TenTec/2002-08/msg00420.html (8,109 bytes)
3. [TenTec] Paragon VFO Problem (score: 1): Author: n4lq@iglou.com (Steve Ellington); Date: Sun, 25 Aug 2002 17:29:10 -0400; But it's a Paragon. No PTO. Has a hole counter instead. Steve Ellington N4LQ. -- Original Message -- From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer" <geraldj@isunet.net> To: <w5cia@arrl.net> Cc: <; /archives//html/TenTec/2002-08/msg00425.html (8,942 bytes)
4. [TenTec] Paragon VFO Problem (score: 1): Author: Phil Chambley, Sr." <k4dpk@romecomputer.com (Phil Chambley, Sr.); Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 00:18:54 -0400; Sounds like the encoder shaft is binding in its bushing. Remove the knob and put a drop of WD40 on the shaft so it runs down ito the bushing. Just a drop. 73. Phil Chambley, Sr. K4DPK --Original Mess; /archives//html/TenTec/2002-08/msg00468.html (9,909 bytes)
5. [TenTec] Paragon VFO Problem (score: 1): Author: AC5E@aol.com (AC5E@aol.com); Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 07:27:41 EDT; WD40 is not the best solution. Stop by a gun shop and pick up a squeeze bottle of "Break Free CLP." It's about six bux for a lifetime supply in a small bottle. It's intended to keep stainless steel a; /archives//html/TenTec/2002-08/msg00471.html (8,130 bytes)
6. [TenTec] Paragon VFO Problem (score: 1): Author: geraldj@isunet.net (Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer); Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 07:26:34 -0500; I think he meant that the tuning slowed though the knob turned OK. But if you are going to apply OIL, apply OIL, not distilled kerosene! Water Displacer number 40 is not a permanent or quality lubric; /archives//html/TenTec/2002-08/msg00473.html (8,411 bytes)
7. [TenTec] Paragon VFO Problem (score: 1): Author: resluder@coserv.net (R. Eric Sluder); Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 08:42:33 -0500; In a former job, I had a standby diesel generator fail to start. I called the service company out to take a look at it. The tech needed to verify that the fuel pump was bad based on his analysis. So.; /archives//html/TenTec/2002-08/msg00475.html (10,086 bytes)
8. [TenTec] Paragon VFO Problem (score: 1): Author: Phil Chambley, Sr." <k4dpk@romecomputer.com (Phil Chambley, Sr.); Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 10:20:26 -0400; A viscous material like oil is likely to occlude the openings in the encoder disc. WD40 does work for this particular job. 73. Phil Chambley, Sr. K4DPK --Original Message-- From: Dr. Gerald N. Johnso; /archives//html/TenTec/2002-08/msg00476.html (9,020 bytes)
9. [TenTec] Paragon VFO Problem (score: 1): Author: ke4teg@bellsouth.net (KE4TEG); Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 11:31:24 -0400; Hello Steve, I received your QSL card on Saturday. Yours is coming back in todays mail. If you want to try a lube job on the tuning knob, the prior suggestions are good, but slightly incomplete in my; /archives//html/TenTec/2002-08/msg00478.html (10,324 bytes)
10. [TenTec] Paragon VFO Problem (score: 1): Author: geraldj@isunet.net (Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer); Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 12:24:23 -0500; The other component of a spray can of WD-40 is the propellant, propane. 73, Jerry, K0CQ -- Entire content copyright Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer. Reproduction by permission only.; /archives//html/TenTec/2002-08/msg00485.html (8,066 bytes)
11. [TenTec] Paragon VFO Problem (score: 1): Author: tongaloa@alltel.net (tongaloa); Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 14:48:35 -0400; On the topic of spray lubricants, what is the lubricant in my can of ether (starting fluid). Smells a little like castor oil. Good for cleaning old dried lubricants off old radio parts and starting t; /archives//html/TenTec/2002-08/msg00486.html (8,214 bytes)
12. [TenTec] Paragon VFO Problem (score: 1): Author: dufferjames@hotmail.com (James Duffer); Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2002 10:17:00 -0500; To: <tentec@contesting.com> I found the "Break Free CLP" available at WalMart Supercenter for a very reasonable price for a 4 oz size can. ___________________________________________________________; /archives//html/TenTec/2002-08/msg00535.html (9,172 bytes)
13. [TenTec] Paragon VFO Problem (score: 1): Author: Gary Hoffman" <ghoffman@spacetech.com (Gary Hoffman); Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2002 20:20:15 -0400; Yes indeed it is Propane ! And will blow you to Pluto if you aren't careful. I like to use lubes, and other "spray" products that use a non flammable propellant, such as many refrigerants are. Of cou; /archives//html/TenTec/2002-08/msg00568.html (9,152 bytes)

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