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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hi All,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>Second attempt to send this out, first attempt didn't seem to make it onto
the server. <FONT face=Arial size=2>Quick R-390A question for the
group.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Has anyone found a source or substitute for the
R-390A's microswitch that switches the power on/off? It is
mounted to the function switch on the backside of the front panel and is
actuated by a cam on the function switch. The entire function switch is
labeled S102 in the parts list, there is not a separate number for the
microswitch. My microswitch is very close to the end of its useful .
I successfully got it off and opened up after the contracts fused closed and the
radio wouldn't turn off. When I had it open I burnished the
contacts and reassembled it. Now it is making an arcing noise when I power
up and it cannot be long at this rate before it burns up.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Anybody else had a similar experience and located a
source of spares or a substitute?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am waiting for the arrival of the bristol
wrenches before pulling the front panel again so I have a few days before I try
anything. Suggestions appreciated. THANKS to ROY MORGAN who
pointed me to the problem and suggested that I open the switch up and unstick
the contacts. Since my first attempt to fix the switch I have found
the web page <A
href="http://www.islandnet.com/~dma/Boatanchors/r390an95.htm">http://www.islandnet.com/~dma/Boatanchors/r390an95.htm</A> which
describes pulling the switch apart but at this point I think a replacement of
some sort is in order.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Rob
Dunn</FONT></DIV><BR><BR></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>