Edward Knobloch wrote:

Hi,

I had a similar problem with my Drake 2B, and figured it was due to dial
cord slippage.
I rubbed a stick of GC Electronics "Dial Cord Dressing",
part number 1212, on the dial cord, and the problem disappeared.

The product is like a sticky wax candle or crayon. I don't know
if they still manufacture it.

At Sony we used beeswax which is what the GC dressing is. Your wife may
have some in her sewing basket, or you can get it anywhere where they
sell thread.

Irv VE6BP