Anthony:

I tried compressed air, which made things a bit better, so now it's onto 
contact cleaner if I can find it here!  (grin)

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Anthony Vece" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 8:12 PM
Subject: Re: what to do about sticky buttons on a spare TMV7A mic


Hi Tom;

I would try compressed air then try contact cleaner.

73 De Anthony W2AJV
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 6:54 AM
Subject: what to do about sticky buttons on a spare TMV7A mic


> Hi, folks.
>
> When preparing my one TMV7A to put up for sale, I noticed that the mic I
> was
> planning to include with the unit had some sticky buttons.  The buttons
> work, but they are somewhat sticky, and require a great deal of effort to
> engage.  I think the reason for the problem might be that the unit was
> sitting out in the RV in storage not being used all winter long.
>
> Fortunately, I do have a spare TMV7A mic that doesn't have this problem,
> so
> I'll include that one in the unit I'm selling.
>
> But, how can I get the sticky buttons on the remaining TMV7A mic to
> function
> better?
>
> Again, the buttons still work;  they're just sticky.
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>