RadioBanter - View Single Post - HF-150 gone deaf!

January 10th 05, 05:38 PM

"David" wrote in message
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Use a 25-35 Watt pencil-type iron at all times on modern electronics.
Soldering guns are almost always a bad idea.

On Sun, 09 Jan 2005 15:10:08 -0500, R.F. Collins E.H.
wrote:

I had to replace the antenna switch on my HF-150. I tried contact
cleaners but that did not work for long. I ordered the switch from the
"Lowe Workshop" a few years ago (hopefully it is still in business).
Replacing it requires quite a bit of disassembly but it can be done
with a good soldering gun, a set of allen wrenches and a lot of
patience.

Jim

Also note that the volume knob is a collett arrangement- use a sharp
blade to pop the cap off and then loosen the collett nut to remove the knob.
I once saw a 150 where the owner had badly scratched the front panel trying
to pry the knob off.

Dale W4OP