Thanks for all the suggestions. I’ll try these as soon as I get a chance.
I did trade email with Ten Tec about it and they suggested it might be static
buildup.
It will be interesting to see if that or one of the other solutions work.
I’ll keep the list posted on progress.
Again, thank you all for the input.
73
Michael J. Golini
K1SLT
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> Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2019 13:35:06 -0400
> From: Mike Golini <mgolini@gmail.com>
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> Subject: [TenTec] Paragon II meter
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> My SWR/WATT meter on my Paragon II is gone - needle stays in the middle
> regardless of mode switch position and RF
>
> Anyone know a suitable replacement or NOS ? The meter movement should show S9
> with deflection of 50uA.
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Michael J. Golini
> K1SLT
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> Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2019 14:10:16 -0500
> From: Gary Follett <dukeshifi@comcast.net>
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> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Paragon II meter
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> I have several of these.
>
> However, before you replace it, remove the plastic front cover of the meter.
> Then turn the pivot screw gently CCW about 1/4 turn or less.
>
> Then check to see if it still sticks.
>
> I have fixed over a dozen meters with this issue via this process.
>
> Gary
>
> W0DVN
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>> On Aug 9, 2019, at 12:35 PM, Mike Golini <mgolini@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> My SWR/WATT meter on my Paragon II is gone - needle stays in the middle
>> regardless of mode switch position and RF
>>
>> Anyone know a suitable replacement or NOS ? The meter movement should show
>> S9 with deflection of 50uA.
>>
>> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>>
>> Michael J. Golini
>> K1SLT
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> Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2019 16:30:06 -0500
> From: Stuart Rohre <Rohre@arlut.utexas.edu>
> To: tentec@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Paragon II meter
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> Mike, don't give up on your meter if you can CAREFULLY remove it from
> the dase cover and see if the meter will deflect by blowing puffs of air
> to it, and see if needle is unglued, or stuck to something in the gap of
> the magnet coil.
>
> You may have a particle of something that got into the gap between
> armature and the magnet assembly.
>
> The other thing that commonly happens is the leads to the meter movement
> have a soldering failure at the coil or at the terminal posts.
>
> Work over a clean desk top, and do everything slowly and gently to not
> lose tiny screws that hold the cover on the meter, if that type.
> If there is still a practicing jeweler in your town, have him take a
> look at it. A head magnifier and strong light are big helps when
> working with fine instruments like a good meter.
>
> -STUART ROHRE
> K5KVH
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> Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2019 15:50:42 +0000
> From: Jim Bell <portdoverbells@hotmail.com>
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> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Paragon II meter
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> Hi, I just saw your post.
> I had the same problem where the needle would stay up mid scale. I took the
> plastic cover off and washed it in dish washing soap as it was holding a
> static charge that would affect the meter. All OK after the wash.
> Jim ve3ddy
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> Friday, 09 August 2019, 03:10PM -04:00 from Gary Follett
> dukeshifi@comcast.net<mailto:dukeshifi@comcast.net>:
>
> I have several of these.
>
> However, before you replace it, remove the plastic front cover of the meter.
> Then turn the pivot screw gently CCW about 1/4 turn or less.
>
> Then check to see if it still sticks.
>
> I have fixed over a dozen meters with this issue via this process.
>
> Gary
>
> W0DVN
>
>> On Aug 9, 2019, at 12:35 PM, Mike Golini
>> <mgolini@gmail.com<mailto:mgolini@gmail.com>> wrote:
>>
>> My SWR/WATT meter on my Paragon II is gone - needle stays in the middle
>> regardless of mode switch position and RF
>>
>> Anyone know a suitable replacement or NOS ? The meter movement should show
>> S9 with deflection of 50uA.
>>
>> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>>
>> Michael J. Golini
>> K1SLT
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