[TenTec] Paragon II meter

[Gary Follett]

I have had many that still stuck with the meter face removed and loosening the pivot fixed all of them.

73

Gary

W0DVN

> On Aug 10, 2019, at 10:50 AM, Jim Bell <portdoverbells at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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 at comcast.net<mailto:dukeshifi at 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 at gmail.com<mailto:mgolini at 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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