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Default Scratchy volume control.

On Wed, 20 Feb 2019 12:06:09 +1100, Peter Jason
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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.


I fixed it by flushing the area around the volume
wheel with isoPropanol. The wheel is slightly
harder to turn though this might improve as
remaining traces of solvent evaporate.