This has been, I should say, was a problem for me until I found out just
what to do. I lay the coil on its side and sneak up to it with a 1 pound
ballpeen hammer. I good "SHAMACK" and its not a problem anymore. Makes me
feel better to.

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Regards,
Gary...WZ1M
"Dave" wrote in message
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I have just about finished restoring and re-calibrating a 47 year old
HQ-145. I
have only one issue left.

The input stage for the first rf amplifier uses slug tuned inductances.
The slug
adjustments proceeded normally for the BC, 160-80, and 40 meter bands. The
slug
for the 20 through 10 meter band is "STUCK".

The inductance is packaged in a typical i.f. can with top and bottom
openings.
Does anyone have any 'hints and kinks' for unsticking the slug? BTW, the
radio
is operating on 20 meters and responds moderately well to a signal
generator on
10 meters. I would just like to peak the response.

Ideas??

/s/ DD, W1MCE