Re the "frozen" switch

[kd4e]

Great hint!

Question:
If one takes a thick piece of wire, wraps it around the
end of a soldering iron and also around a metal rotary
switch shaft, would that not accomplish the same thing -
without the risk of an open flame near the rig?

Just wondering ...

> A trick I have used many times, works really well.
> Use a small butane torch or a butane BBQ lighter, apply
> heat to the end of the shaft, being careful not to damage
> paint or decals. Twiddle the shaft with a small locking Visegrip
> and in a few minutes, after the congealed grease has melted,
> a working switch....
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Keith Harvey VA3KRV
> Campbellford, Ontario, Canada
> Grid FN14ci


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