On Nov 4, 6:33*am, Scott wrote:
On 11-4-2011 02:54, Dudley Henriques wrote:

No matter how much I spend on these radios after a while they all
become static loaded as volume is changed with the wheel.
I take it this is dirt and dust collecting between the plates.
Dudley Henriques

Yes, most likely dirt, although it may also be worn out. *TV tuner
cleaning spray can be tried. *It comes in a spray can and usually has a
plastic "straw" that attaches to the spray head so you can direct it
into any small opening in the potentiometer (the volume control). *Spray
a bit in there and rotate the volume knob several times over the full
range of the control.

http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=2103700

Thanks much. I'll get some of this today and give it a try.
DH