[Moon-net] Bird problem

[Russ K2TXB]

I would suspect a bit of foreign material in the meter movement, causing the
meter to stick and be unable to rise beyond a certain point.  Vibrating the
meter dislodges the speck of dirt and the meter works normally again.

73, Russ K2TXB 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: moon-net-bounces at list-serv.davidv.net 
> [mailto:moon-net-bounces at list-serv.davidv.net] On Behalf Of 
> Shelby Ennis, W8WN
> Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2008 7:51 AM
> To: moon
> Subject: Re: [Moon-net] Bird problem
> 
> Ted Hartson wrote:
> > The 30 Ua meter movements frequently get high resistance in 
> the axels, strong (but not fatal) thumping will frequently 
> get them going again again. Usually occurs after a long 
> period of no use. 73   Ted WA8ULG
> >   
> I have had this apparent problem a number of times, even with 
> regular use.  Have never been sure of the cause, but the 
> above seems to be the most logical explanation.  And a couple 
> of good thumps has always "restored full output".
> 73, Shelby, W8WN
> 
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