[TenTec] Alternative stringing of Argo 509 dial cord?

[Mike Hyder -N4NT-]

Normally it is not the entire dial cord which needs replacement.  There is 
an elastic "bungee" section which pulls the pointer down to the left.  Over 
time that bungee loses its elasticity.  The section that Ten-Tec will mail 
you contains a piece of the bungee and two little metal clips which crimp 
down to hold the bungee to the dial cord section.  Restringing or 
replacement of the dial cord is almost never needed.

Some fellows have found long springs and have used them to replace the 
bungee section.

73, Mike N4NT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Geoffrey S. Mendelson" <gsm at mendelson.com>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 10:20 AM
Subject: [TenTec] Alternative stringing of Argo 509 dial cord?


Hi,

My Argonaut 509 dial cord needs to be replaced. I know that I could order
one from Ten-Tec, but at this time it is impossible for me to do so.

Has anyone replaced the dial cord on a 509 without using the official
replacement?

Any hints, pointers, etc would be appreciated.

Thanks and 73.

Geoff.
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