[TenTec] Scout has vy low Pwr out on some bands

[Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP]

Geoff,

Tx for the tips.
I am not familiar with those products, but probably have similar.
I will do my research and see if they are the same.

The products I use are:
 - Kontakt 60 (the cleaner, probably similar to DeOxit or Cramolin).
 - Kontakt WL (a rinse to remove the "60").

This is the way we cleaned contacts when I worked for Rhode und Schwarz in
the 70s, repairing Tektronix oscilloscopes.  

The Q-Tip is a good idea.  

The problem is, the entire plug is very narrow but long.
It's hard to get down in there.  A Q-tip is probably the best bet.

The main thing is, we've found the cause of the problem.
I will fix it.

I really appreciate the tips from everyone.

73 - Rick, DJ0IP
(Nr. Frankfurt am Main)

-----Original Message-----
From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of geoffrey
mendelson
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2014 9:47 PM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Scout has vy low Pwr out on some bands

On 7/15/2014 10:36 PM, Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP wrote:
> PROGRESS!
>
> I used a very pointed needle nose pliers to scrape a bit on the LPF 
> pins of the 40m module and immediately had full power.
>
> So, "that's" the problem.
>
> I will find a way to clean all of the modules pins.
> Not yet sure how, but I will find something.
>

Normally I would say DeOxit and a cotton swab, but since you are in Germany,
Cramolin. Make sure to put it on the swab sparingly, and use a dry one to
remove it.

If it looks pitted or worn, get some Stabilant-22 to put on after cleaning
it. DeOxit also sells simlar compounds, one for gold and one for other
metals, but the Stabalint is the original and best.

Geoff.

--
Geoffrey S. Mendelson 4X1GM/N3OWJ
Jerusalem Israel.

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