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Dial Cord Question
#1

Hi Guys,

I'm about to attempt to string a new dial cord on my 48-482 and I have one question: what do you use to fasten the ends with the loop?

Thanks,
Eric

Eric
The Villages, FL
Member: Philco Phorum, ARF, ARCI & Radiomuseum.org

#2

Well, mostly a knot and a spring. Make it so the spring creates some tension on the winding. OK to dot the knot with nail polish. Is this a trick question?
#3

I have the spring and a knot just sounded too easy. I did a knot and a dab of super glue.

Thanks,
Eric

Eric
The Villages, FL
Member: Philco Phorum, ARF, ARCI & Radiomuseum.org

#4

I like service cement on the knot myself.

Fun dial cord to string on the 48-482

edit: typo

John
Las Vegas, NV USA
#5

Hi John,

It wasn't as bad as I thought. It actually works!

Eric

Eric
The Villages, FL
Member: Philco Phorum, ARF, ARCI & Radiomuseum.org

#6

Eric, then you did it right! Congrats
Jerry

A friend in need is a pest!  Bill Slee ca 1970.
#7

Eric,
How did you replace that complicated dial cord?
#8

They originally came with ferrules to set the loop. This is why Eric paused. A loop and a knot is the fix in the field.




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