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Default optical knob encoder: HP/Agilent 33120A freq generator, tuning-knob failure

Jeff Liebermann wrote in message
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On Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:15:35 +0100, "N_Cook"
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You won't appreciate proper pot lube until after you try to operate a
mobile radio or HT when it's really cold, and find all the controls
stuck in place due to thickening of the lubricant.



Easily dissimilar metals , Al and brass and sliding fit , then the naval
saying.
Cold enough to freeze the (iron canon) balls off a brass monkey (trivet)