I have had many that still stuck with the meter face removed and loosening the
pivot fixed all of them.
73
Gary
W0DVN
> On Aug 10, 2019, at 10:50 AM, Jim Bell <portdoverbells@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi, I just saw your post.
> I had the same problem where the needle would stay up mid scale. I took the
> plastic cover off and washed it in dish washing soap as it was holding a
> static charge that would affect the meter. All OK after the wash.
> Jim ve3ddy
>
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> Friday, 09 August 2019, 03:10PM -04:00 from Gary Follett
> dukeshifi@comcast.net<mailto:dukeshifi@comcast.net>:
>
> I have several of these.
>
> However, before you replace it, remove the plastic front cover of the meter.
> Then turn the pivot screw gently CCW about 1/4 turn or less.
>
> Then check to see if it still sticks.
>
> I have fixed over a dozen meters with this issue via this process.
>
> Gary
>
> W0DVN
>
>> On Aug 9, 2019, at 12:35 PM, Mike Golini
>> <mgolini@gmail.com<mailto:mgolini@gmail.com>> wrote:
>>
>> My SWR/WATT meter on my Paragon II is gone - needle stays in the middle
>> regardless of mode switch position and RF
>>
>> Anyone know a suitable replacement or NOS ? The meter movement should show
>> S9 with deflection of 50uA.
>>
>> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>>
>> Michael J. Golini
>> K1SLT
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