Dow Key relay chatter problems

[Rick Brashear]

Hi George,
I finally discovered the problem with my "chattering" relay was a weak 
coil winding.  It too was 115 vac relay.  I guess time took its toll.  I 
laid it aside telling myself I'll rewind it one day. ...we'll see.
73,
Rick/K5IZ


George Maier wrote:

>I have three Dow-Key 110VAC coaxial relays. Two are the older black body DKC
>type and one is a newer silver body DK60 type.  When actuated, the two black
>body relays seem to hum and chatter regardless of how the tension is
>adjusted between the internal contact and the transmit connector.  The newer
>relay works flawlessly, as do all the two 110VAC Advance relays that I have.
>Short of pitching the Dow-Keys in the dumpster, does anyone know of cure for
>this behavior? 
>
>Thanks & 73,
>George - W1LSB
>
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