[TowerTalk] GR 1606-A

[Jim Brown]

On Sat, 15 May 2004 19:29:38 +0000, K4SB wrote:

>Jim Brown wrote:
>
>> I mean that the connection is electrically intermittent as the unknown
>> reactance dial is turned, with the detector level switching by 20 dB or
>> more.
>
>Jim, this is fairly common on old variables, especially if not in almost constant use.
>The noise and intermitent is in all liklihood coming from the joints on the capcitor shaft.
>
>Try a "pressure contact cleaner" to the shaft and see what you get.

Many thanks for your response.

Can you recommend a specific cleaning product?  Exactly where would you apply it?  

Jim