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My Antenna is Stuck! - Paul Philco322 - 07-20-2017
Yes friends my antenna is stuck in the lowered position, a GE Superadio. I have freed some sections so I have it partially out. I have sprayed with some contact cleaner and cleaned some scum off the sections I can get at.
There are a couple of sections still not free to extend, I have tried to shoot some lube in and let sink in to free up, I also use a rubber type jar opener which can help get a better grip when pulling, I do not wish to pull too hard or bend it.
I am also a bit leary of collapsing it as it has been a struggle to get it extended, I was wondering if there is a preferred lubricant? Any had a similar problem?
Thanks.
Paul
RE: My Antenna is Stuck! - Phlogiston - 07-20-2017
Viagra? - - But I wouldn't know.
RE: My Antenna is Stuck! - morzh - 07-20-2017
Is it the telescopic type? typically there is no lubricant needed, they are chrome plated.
This said......Deoxit Fader Lube might work.
RE: My Antenna is Stuck! - Paul Philco322 - 07-20-2017
(07-20-2017, 11:19 AM)Phlogiston Wrote: Viagra? - - But I wouldn't know.
I had tried to be polite on this post, and thought I may be opening myself up for this. There were a few other wordings I thought about.....................I tried to be a good boy.
Mike, there is some crud of some type on the antenna that I have cleaned up, it may have been a bit dirty or moist when closed up and then well how many years went by befor I got the thing. I am going to see if the thing will fully telescope. I like that word.
All suggestions appreciated.
Paul
RE: My Antenna is Stuck! - Paul Philco322 - 07-20-2017
May have solved the problem, I took a non scratch scouring pad, cleaned the antenna with some De Oxit on the pad, lubed antenna, repeated, and it seems to function well.
Even got the last sections extnded, the test will be closing for a while and then pulling out.
Paul
RE: My Antenna is Stuck! - sam - 07-20-2017
RE: My Antenna is Stuck! - Paul Philco322 - 07-23-2017
A friend of mine in my club suggested this oil for lubrication on antenna or other radio parts, any one use it?
http://www.manventureoutpost.com/products/Hoppes-3060-Hi-Viscosity-Lube-Oil-14.9-ML.html?google=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwktHLBRDsARIsAFBSb6yy6X0Df4EsMreh_5yhmkHN8WA2-QjaNYdCxF_C4oyCAJCGFZAej-UaAvE3EALw_wcB
Apparently for firearms, but sounds good.
Paul
RE: My Antenna is Stuck! - OldRestorer - 07-23-2017
I use ZoomSpout...
It is a really fantastic oil.. It is just about as fine as pocket watch oil..
Glad you got the antenna sorted out.. I had that issue on a Transoceanic and did too good of a job.. The tip yould not stay extended after cleaning and lubing,
RE: My Antenna is Stuck! - Eliot Ness - 07-24-2017
I'd say either Hoppes or ZoomSpout oil would be a good addition to have around. You might be able to find one of them locally or on Amazon to save on shipping.
https://www.amazon.com/ounce-Zoom-spout-oiler-79704G/dp/B0029NHARC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500898574&sr=8-1&keywords=zoom+spout+oiler
https://www.amazon.com/Hoppes-Lubricating-14-9-Precision-Bottle/dp/B0013R67A6/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1500898758&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=hoppes+oil
Note: the ZoomSpout seems to come in a few different formulations, the link above is one I use for general lubrication, but I'm not sure if it is the same as Kirk uses.