From: Garey Barrell 
Subject: Re: [drakelist] Wanted: R-4C Function Switch


Ken -

You may want to consider swapping the switch wafers 
onto a new "front end" from a standard switch.  Many 
are assemble with screws making it an easy swap.  I 
have repaired a couple this way.  I don't recall the 
size of the Function wafers, but they are a standard 
size.  Centralab offered a line of switches in "kit 
form" for a while that allowed you to assemble switches 
from various wafers and detent mechanisms.  I still see 
these at hamfests now and then.

For those switches that haven't broken yet, a little 
Lubriplate in the detent mechanism will prevent this. 
If your switch is hard to turn or snaps loudly, lube it!

73, Garey - K4OAH
Atlanta

kenneth.winterling{at}mbusa.com wrote:
> Good Morning,
> 
> I need a function switch for my R-4C. Mine turns from OFF to CAL with
> almost
> no discernible detents at the intermediate positions. Instead of using a
> ball
> bearing to engage the detent this switch used a "bulge" pressed from a
> rotating
> plate attached to the shaft. The bulge has broken off. The AC power switch
> works.
> 
> Please state condition and advise cost and shipping charges to 10941-1211.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Ken, WA2LBI
> wa2lbi{at}arrl.net
> 

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