I have an older Begali 'Classic' (non-gold contacts) which has the same problem. However, it is easily and non-abrasively corrected by applying a drop or so of DeoxIT (Radio Shack Part No. 640-43380), which lasts 3 to 6 months before needing to be re-applied.
73, Dale WA8SRA On 9/4/2012 9:53 AM, Donald Thompson wrote: > > On Sep 4, 2012, at 7:42 AM, Lee Trout <[email protected]> wrote: > >> ...I have noticed that my Begali is quite sensitive to dirty contacts. On my >> Begali, intermittent operation is a sure sign the contacts need cleaning... >> > Hi Lee, > It seems you're correct. I switched to my hex key and the problem went away. > Back to Begali and it returned. For example my call becomes KAJ.. and 73 > becomes 7V as it delays on the dash. > I never suspected the key since I have been using it with the CW Machine with > no problems. Perhaps one draws more current? > Also, my K3 is in my new radio room, a finished family room 1/2 below grade > and with much higher humidity, been from 45 to 70% as I run the dehumidifier. > Just wondering if this may be the cause. The CW Machine is upstairs with AC > and thus very low humidity. > Last, how should I clean the contacts? I think with just a strip of paper > but know I must be careful. Also the Leonessa has the contacts stacked > vertical with dash on bottom and hard to reach. > > Thanks, > Don KA1KU > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
