[TenTec] Mike Element

[Gary J FollettDukes HiFi]

if one MUST use any sort of abrasive cleaning, one can use plastic polish or Chrome polish on a Q tip to polish contacts.

However, I agree with Al, the dark coloration on contacts is not a cause of failure because both the sulfides and oxides are conductive. The organic stuff on contacts causes erratic operation and organic cleaners are the “solution”.

Salt is another matter, however. In the case of salt corrosion, the aforementioned polishing compound is a decent solution.

Gary


> On May 9, 2016, at 10:57 AM, Al Gulseth <wb5jnc at centurytel.net> wrote:
> 
> I'm not sure sandpaper, particularly as coarse as 320 grit, is a good idea. A 
> proper contact cleaner such as DeOxit would probably be a better solution.
> 
> TNX/73, Al
> 
> On Mon May 9 2016 10:19:41 am MARY DOUGLAS wrote:
>> My microphone has quit working several times. The contact pins will corrode
>> and no matter how tight those little screws are they will not make contact.
>> Unscrew the 2 phillips screw sand take out the microphone assembly. Clean
>> the two pins from the mic boom with 320 grit sandpaper. Clean the ends of
>> the 2 screws while you are at it.  That should do it.
>> 
>> We Winter near South Padre Island in Texas and the atmosphere there is very
>> salty.
>> 
>> Good luck & 73
>> 
>> KC0QQ
>> 
>> On Sun, May 8, 2016 at 2:25 PM, MARY DOUGLAS <mmdtodwd at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> What is not working? I have had to fix mine 3 times with no help from the
>>> factory.
>>> 
>>> On Sun, May 8, 2016 at 3:24 AM, Wolf Wita via TenTec <
>>> 
>>> tentec at contesting.com> wrote:
>>>> HiI have got a Ten-Tec 777 Dx Pro Headset,but the Mikrofone is not
>>>> working .Can anyone tell me where to buy one?I think its made by
>>>> Heil.Many ThanksWolf G4ssx
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