John Plimmer wrote:

I had to get a new tuning encoder from the RL Drake coy for my R8B. Once
again Drake's service was superb, from the rapid reply to queries,
preparation of quotes to timely receipt of the part. The part arrived in my
shack two calendar weeks after depositing the funds for the transaction.
Very quick for this part of the world. The vital customs documentation,
often not properly filled out by other suppliers, was correctly filled out
in detail, ensuring a quick passage through customs with a minimal charge.

Americans might be interested to know how much it costs in the third world
to get a tiny part weighing only quarter of an ounce:
$12 cost of part
$23 postage and packing
$20 bank charge for teletransferring funds to Drake's bank in USA
$6 customs clearance and sales tax
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$61 TOTAL ..!!!
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John Plimmer, Montagu, Western Cape Province, South Africa

You probably won't have any problem with the new encoder but I've found
a way to make it last much longer. This involves taking it apart and
thoroughly degreasing all the internal parts, especially the contacts.
Use a good electrical cleaner such as DeOxIt. Then relube the internal
parts with an *all synthetic* grease. I use a grease called 'Superlube'.
It may be hard to find in your part of the world but you can order it
online.
The encoder in my R8B has lasted several years since I did this
maintenance. I think Drake may have done something about this encoder
problem because the new ones seem to be lasting longer. How old is your
R8B?


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