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September 5th 14, 10:06 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.equipment

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On Thursday, May 1, 1997 3:00:00 AM UTC-4, Perry Locke wrote:
While this is not a RADIO, it is the type of toy that amateurs
would, and probably have, enjoyed.

I have an 'Atom Smasher' that I got for christmas when I was about 10
(that was about 35 years ago). It is a 10" Van de Graf generator that
was sold by Lafayette Electronics in the early sixties. I am interested
in hearing from anyone who has owned or does own one.

The one I have still works great. But I need a new rubber belt for it. I
tried a 5/8" x 7" pale crepe rubber band, but it is too long...I have to
elevate the tube by hand to place enough tension on the belt to
get the motor to drive it. Anyone know where I can find a 5/8"
x 5" pale crepe rubber band to try?

Perry
KE6IPV

KE6IPV de WA2UCH - You need a 6" rubber band. 6"x5/8". It is a #106
size rubber band.

In the 17 years since this was posted, he likely found a rubber band.

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Jim Pennino

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