[HeathKit-Radios] Help Connecting Heath SB-610 to SB-101 for recv monitor

[Bob Burns]

In a message dated 07/08/2008 20:40:25 GMT Standard Time,  
kf4nsradio at verizon.net writes:

Bob et  al,
Just a little tip regarding the tight slugs/cores in the typical  
boatanchor equipment that has been a lifesaver for me considering the  
tight supply of the cores.

If I notice any tightness at all during  first attempt to adjust, I 
first get out my can of 100% silicone spray and  shoot a short burst of 
it in there and let it set for several minutes to  allow penetration 
and evaporation of the propellant, then give it a short  twist of the 
tool which usually indicates a much more free movement of the  core. 
Give it a try.
Good luck.

73, Dick  KF4NS



Hi Dick
 
Thanks for the advice. I have tried silicon tap grease with some success in  
lubricating cores. Years ago when I worked in the electronics industry we used 
 to use a Rocol 8S silicon grease for core lubrication / locking but I have 
not  been able to trace it today.
 
I have also discovered that the metal Allen key that fits the standard  Heath 
SB line knobs is a really good fit into the RF circuit cores in the SB101  
but not the IF cores which are larger. I have used one of these to carefully  
move difficult cores and sometimes it will move broken cores that the trimming  
tool definitely will not.
 
73

Bob 

G3OOU
G-QRP  6907
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