Littlecloud319
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Hi, does anyone know where i can get a new clarifier knob for a uniden Washington cb? The knob is very finicky and is showing signs of failure.
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Uniden Washington Clarifier
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KANE4109
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Just to be sure that I am clear.... it is not so much the knob.....but the "control itself" that needs some work.
1 (and easiest) have you tried cleaning the control? Many people use a product called DeOxit for faders. You just find the opening in the pot, spray a BIT (not soak it! just a shot or two!) in the hole then "work the control" back and forth a number of times (a bunch!!!). Often that will clean debris off of the resistive track and restore clean operation and saves you a BUNCH of work replacing the control.
As the control is from what I saw... a 20K ohm pot ( most likely linear!) the trick would be finding one correct (mechanically) for your radio. There are places you can get them but I am not a master of knowing where!
but perhaps you could try that "cleaning" procedure above...and restore it without too much trouble.
Whatever you do.... do NOT use contact cleaner! Make sure that whatever product you choose is safe for pots/faders.
1 (and easiest) have you tried cleaning the control? Many people use a product called DeOxit for faders. You just find the opening in the pot, spray a BIT (not soak it! just a shot or two!) in the hole then "work the control" back and forth a number of times (a bunch!!!). Often that will clean debris off of the resistive track and restore clean operation and saves you a BUNCH of work replacing the control.
As the control is from what I saw... a 20K ohm pot ( most likely linear!) the trick would be finding one correct (mechanically) for your radio. There are places you can get them but I am not a master of knowing where!
but perhaps you could try that "cleaning" procedure above...and restore it without too much trouble.
Whatever you do.... do NOT use contact cleaner! Make sure that whatever product you choose is safe for pots/faders.
KANE4109
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If you do find you need a new pot... this MAY be it. I would reach out to "Ken's Electronics" and talk with them about this one.
And this is the link to the page. You will have to scroll down to that part number!
And this is the link to the page. You will have to scroll down to that part number!
Potientiometers and Rheostats (Variable Resistors) at Ken's Electronics, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Speed Control, Volume, and Squelch potentiometers are available from Ken's Electronics, Kalamazoo, Michigan at reasonable prices
www.kenselectronics.com
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