Sure. Just swap them out with a grid pin. Or better to replace the pin or
socket. If you do attempt to drill out the rivets holding the pin, be VERY
careful! You can break the socket. I know, I did this trying to do exactly
the same thing.
The Johnson style sockets are very plentiful so see if you can find a used
one. There is an individual on this list that sells used ones all the time.
73
Jim W7RY
-----Original Message-----
From: amps-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:amps-bounces@contesting.com] On
Behalf Of Pete Smith
Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2006 9:34 AM
To: amps@contesting.com
Subject: [Amps] 3-500 sockets
I have one socket in my SB-220 that seems particularly prone to melting the
solder out of the filament pins on my 3-500Zs. I presume this is because
the spring contacts have gradually lost their temper. Is it possible to
obtain new contacts only, and to change them out? Alternatively, is it
feasible to swap contacts with the grid pins on this socket, on the
assumption that the connections have less stringent conditions?
73, Pete N4ZR
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