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Default Scratchy volume control.

On Tue, 19 Feb 2019 17:41:12 -0800, John Robertson
wrote:

On 2019/02/19 5:06 p.m., Peter Jason wrote:
I have one of these......

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1VHkWsb9MY0/maxresdefault.jpg


The volume control wheel (at the side) has lost
all fine-tuning capability, and makes appalling
noises when operated as it jumps at random from
high to low volume.

Is there a fix; is it a loose connection, dust or
grit in the works? Should I just flush it out.

Otherwise the radio works well.


There are a number of good professional spray products for fixing bad
volume controls. I use M G Products Nu-Trol and my customers are happy
with the results. Use a spray that is specifically for volume controls
as the composition of the sprays varies from ones for switches, etc..

Do NOT use WD-40!!!!!(and on!!! and on!!!)

John :-#)#


Would finely-powdered graphite work in this case.
Like the type used for door locks?