In a message dated 6/9/2004 10:22:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have the "Norcal Paddles" and I really enjoy them but seem to have a problem with lack of continuity occasionally when the contacts are closed. Use some Deoxit D100 on the contacts. Deoxit is a red liquid (there may be other varieties) that will enhance any contact that you can apply it to. I got mine at a high end audio store, audiophiles use it on interconnects for better sound. I have a set of iambic paddles that used to drive me crazy needing contact cleaning every few QSOs. The keyer in my Kenwood puts such a small current through the key contacts as to offer no self cleaning at all. After using Deoxit, the paddles have gone a year without the need for cleaning. The small $5 tube is probably a lifetime supply. http://shopping.netledger.com/s.nl/c.ACCT113328/sc.2/category.188/.f I'd try the Deoxit before fooling with the silver contacts.
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