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My 42-360 is alive
IraP
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07-04-2011, 05:59 PM
Hi All - thanks for the input re. wires.
It turns out that I only saw one problem wire.
I opted for the reskinning method. I used some sleeving material that I got from Radio Days (FSLV20). I desoldered one end -- crumbled and slid the old insulation off -- and slipped the new one on. Whole procedure took 5 mins.

Before putting everything back together -- I applied liberal doses of QD4 contact cleaner to the pots and the band selector. That seemed to have cured my missing Short Wave band issue. Everything is working perfectly now.

I absolutely love this radio -- the clarity and tonality are absolutely phenomenal. A testament to the technology of the 1940's.

Happy 4th Everyone.

--Ira
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My 42-360 is alive - by IraP - 06-15-2011, 08:37 PM
Re: My 42-360 is alive - by IraP - 06-16-2011, 02:52 PM
Re: My 42-360 is alive - by IraP - 06-16-2011, 02:52 PM
Re: My 42-360 is alive - by 7estatdef - 06-16-2011, 05:47 PM
Re: My 42-360 is alive - by exray - 06-16-2011, 06:21 PM
Re: My 42-360 is alive - by IraP - 06-16-2011, 08:06 PM
Re: My 42-360 is alive - by exray - 06-16-2011, 08:47 PM
Re: My 42-360 is alive - by Raleigh - 07-02-2011, 10:39 AM
Re: My 42-360 is alive - by Raleigh - 07-02-2011, 10:51 AM
Re: My 42-360 is alive - by codefox1 - 07-02-2011, 12:33 PM
Re: My 42-360 is alive - by Raleigh - 07-02-2011, 03:31 PM
Re: My 42-360 is alive - by IraP - 07-04-2011, 05:59 PM
Re: My 42-360 is alive - by codefox1 - 07-04-2011, 10:13 PM



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