Transmitter maintenance

[Koenig, Tom]

Patrick,

In addition to Bills advice-if it is really hard to work it-just replace it. Aerials are considered a consumable and are a cheap item. I find I get about 3-4 years service out of mine-sometimes less in dusty conditions!

I have actually worn out a radio's gimbals-this could be your situation too? In my case I simply ordered replacement parts from Tony at Radio South. Depending on how you cope with stress <BG> you may wish to pay someone else to carry out this operation!
In my case I had a  Futaba W/C sprawled from one end of my bench to the other-STRESS- but a bit of careful thought and it all went back together. So don't let it frighten you too much if it comes to this kind of repair.

A squeak could be a sign of a ribbon touching somewhere or just the need for a little bit of 'servo grease' on the gimbals drum ratchet.

Open the radio up and have a look- see what wonders await you! <G>

Good luck.

Tom

-----Original Message-----
From: discussion-request at nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On Behalf Of William C. Harden
Sent: Monday, 21 November 2005 1:51 PM
To: discussion at nsrca.org
Subject: RE: Transmitter maintenance


The telescoping antenna can be cleaned with Windex.  Pull the antenna all the way out.  Spray the antenna with Windex.   Push the antenna all the way in and then out again a couple of times.  With the antenna all the way out wipe it off with a paper towel or clean cloth.  The clean antenna should easily extend and collapse after the cleaning.

I don't know what to advise concerning the squeaking throttle stick.

Bill Harden

-----Original Message-----
From: discussion-request at nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org] On Behalf Of PPandelaers
Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2005 8:14 PM
To: Discussion at Nsrca.Org; Mini IAC (Mini IAC)
Subject: Transmitter maintenance

Hi guys,

I'm looking for some advise on "mechanical " transmitter maintenance.

1.      My antenna is sliding very difficulty in and out: Can I use some kind of grease, or is that not a good idea?
2.      My throttle stick is squeaking: same question


Thanks!!

Patrick



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