Frank Dresser wrote:
"D Peter Maus" wrote in message
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Actually, all wire, no cord. Tension spring on the wheel at the
tuning cap.

Works like a Champ.


One thing I'd be concerned with is that the wire is harder than the shaft,
and the shaft might get worn by the wire, especially with alot of tension
and especially at the end of the tuning cap's travel where a bit of slip is
desirable. That's why I figured my Grundig used a half cord - half wire
setup. The cord wraps around the shaft, where a little bit of slip and
stretch isn't a problem, and the wire holds the dial pointer, which will
always indicate correctly even if the cord stretches a bit.

Of course, I've never actually restrung a radio with wire, so I'm just
talking off the top of my head here. I suppose it might be wise to check
for metal flakes around the tuning shaft (s) every once in a while.



I'll keep an eye on it, if there are any untoward developments, I'll
let you know. So far, I've noticed no difference in the way the radio
handles with the wire dial cord.




Frank Dresser