I had a similar experience with a 50-year old Speed-X semi-automatic key (bug), Bill. It has brass contacts. I was always "burnishing" the contacts every couple of days, especially the dot contacts, or they'd get intermittent. I put some DeOxit on them several months ago and they've worked perfectly ever since! Clearly the stuff leaves a coating that resists a film buildup.
Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- 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. ...After using Deoxit, the paddles have gone a year without the need for cleaning. The small $5 tube is probably a lifetime supply. I'd try the Deoxit before fooling with the silver contacts. Bill K3UJ _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft You must subscribe to post. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, Unsub etc): http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft page: http://www.elecraft.com
