Hello Gary: Those are defective inductors. Do not install them unless the slugs can be turned smoothly. A hairline crack will also affect the tuning slug electrically (well, magnetically, but it'll change the inductance of the coil).
Write [EMAIL PROTECTED] and they'll send out replacements ASAP. You can call 831-662-8345 instead, but e-mail is better because it provides a clear written record of the problem and what you need. Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Thomas Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 5:26 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Elecraft] Frozen Variable Inductors. Hi. Im building the xv222. There are three can type variable inductors supplied for use in the IF. (L15-17). Manual instructs to "exercise" the cores before insertion using the supplied shaft. They are not simply tight they are frozen near the top of the form. Any suggestions on how to loosen the cores without damaging them. I already see what appears to be a hairline crack in one of the cores which may have been caused by trying to turn the frozen core. Any help is appreciated.. 73 Gary aa1ue _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
