[TenTec] Model 238 tuner pointer and dial string

[gunnerjuulnyholm at me.com]

Thanks a lot. Perfect
73
🙏

Gunner Juul-Nyholm	
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> Den 21. sep. 2017 kl. 19.40 skrev GWP <gm5bkc at gmail.com>:
> 
> Link to diagram for sial string routing for tuners.
> 
> https://www.tentec.com/?p=1173
> 
> Glenn AE0Q
> 
> On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 9:05 AM, <gunnerjuulnyholm at me.com> wrote:
> 
>> The red plastic pointer in the 238 can easily be replaced by a piece of
>> small piece of normal installation wire. I choosed one with a red
>> insulation. Fold the wire to combine the string and the elastic wire, and
>> make a vertical end downwards showing in the window. - I also replaced the
>> light bulbs by gluing a 6” strip of LEDs to the front plate. Gives a
>> brighter and more uniform light on the red pointer.
>> 
>> But I need advice on how to route the dial string. I realize that a 2:1
>> gearing is required, but cannot see how to make it. There are three small
>> rolers, two at the top and one at the bottom to guide the string, but how
>> to make the gearing??
>> 
>> Can anyone point to a description or maybe a draft of the routing of the
>> dial string?
>> 
>> 73, Gunner / OZ6NF
>> 
>> 
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