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BDK[_3_] · January 9th 08, 12:49 AM posted to rec.radio.shortwave

In article ,
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"David" wrote in message
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labtech_one wrote:
You can use contact cleaner, or just plain ole WD40, spray and work
the control back and forth a few times to break loose the
'dirt' and then spray again to rinse it away. Wait about 1 hour,
for the spray to dry, before using the radio again. WD and some
contact cleaners are a) flamable and/or b) conductive

I strongly recommend using the appropriate Caig product (available at Radio
Shack) rather than WD-40 or a solvent chosen at random. That will help
ensure that it stays clean and properly lubricated after the cleaner dries.

Huh? How hot a spark can you make with 6 V?

You can certainly make a spark with 6 volts. It's unlikely to happen in an
RF gain control.

Don't use WD40! Use DeOxit, or regular old control cleaner instead. If
the pot is bad, it's not all that hard to replace it.

BDK