Question about this clarifier Mod

[nomadradio]

Like, maybe this one?

https://www.rfparts.com/galaxyradioparts/galaxy-potentiometers/galxpotu.html

73

 

[Robb]

Sorta; but that one has a pull switch on it. But is it a 20k/1k?

 

[nomadradio]

That's what the DX95T schematic says. Not sure where you'll find one without that push switch.

73

 

[unit_399]

Haven't been able to find any - I've looked . . .

I found these two in about 3 min ... Google search

http://stores.goldeneagleradios.com/potentiometers/

Scroll down to the 10th & 11th ones. 1 kohm/20 kohm dual with or without center detent ... $6.95. Galaxy DX 2517 clarifier controls.

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[Robb]

Bought three; thanks all!

http://stores.goldeneagleradios.com/galaxy-potentiometer-20kb-1kb-clarifier-dx88-99/

 

[Onelasttime]

I remember a customer years ago who got annoyed with the "touchy" clarifier on his 142GTL. He drilled a hole in the side of the knob, and inserted a one inch-long #4 machine screw. The leverage on the head of the screw was like putting a larger knob on the control. He found it a lot easier to get a SSB station clarified this way. Put his thumb on the head of the screw and fine-tuned it that way.

73

While that would be ugly as sin it is a simple and effective work around for sure. If I did something like that I would have to use rod stock or hardwood dowel something that did not look as ugly as a big screw! LOL Frugal solution for sure!