Antenna Elevation Pots and FSSB R2 repair
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Nice find! Does this one also have a center detent/notch like the OEM one?
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Unfortunately no center detent on that one. That same series (link below) has a center detent version but it was out of stock and the minimum order qty was 1,200.
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Bummer. If it would help solve your fit problem, there are these available -
Thinking the 6mm one might be the ticket?
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Oh there isn’t a fit problem the pot works great. Pretty much a drop in replacement. What I mean is the bushing on the pot is slightly smaller M7 instead of 3/8 like the CTS was so there is a small gap around the pot. Digikey includes a washer that is large enough to cover the gap and keep the pot from moving.
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Ahhh. Gotcha.
I’m left wondering why the El wheels I linked come in two different shaft sizes - thinking that either there’s a diff between the Cougar and the real thing, of people are finding at least two alternative pots?
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Fender sells a bass (guitar) blend pot, 16mm CTS, 100K linear with a center detent. Only difference from the original ANT pot is that it has a solid 1/4" shaft instead of a split splined shaft. You could drill out the ANT knob and epoxy it, but I just used a big set-screw knob that I already had.
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I think the real knob has a set screw, so I’m thinking you only upped the cool factor by doing that…!
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I bet the real one has two set screws, and probably mounts to a D shaft.
What my cougar needs is a new microstick. I’ve read that suitable replacements are available (unlike the XYZ pots). If anybody has a recommendation, I’l love to hear it!
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I think it just has the one; some of them I’ve seen also have a single screw on top -
https://www.flickr.com/photos/klafaille/6169711001/in/photostream/
I imagine there are a few flavors of these out there…I just missed a buying set (real grip, arm, and SSC replica with FCC3) over on ViperPits…talked myself out of the auction because I already have most of the rig - excepting a real throttle grip. Really would like to have one of those…
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Right on.
I don’t know who Keith LaFaille is, but some similar interests. Those BHW barrels are tack drivers.
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Hi Guys
Any newes about where to get a ant level potentiometer? -
Hi buzzkill
Found this for the microstick but dont know what ohms it is from Polish site.
Hope this is helpful to you.https://botland.com.pl/en/joystick-modules/13642-thumb-joystick-switch-41-directions-10x10x10mm.html
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Hi buzzkill
Found this for the microstick but dont know what ohms it is from Polish site.
Hope this is helpful to you.https://botland.com.pl/en/joystick-modules/13642-thumb-joystick-switch-41-directions-10x10x10mm.html
Thanks, but I tracked down some of the original microsticks several months ago (10K instead of 100K, doesn’t matter). I scored a couple for myself, and led the herd here to the rest of the supply, in a somewhat non-linear fashion maybe.