Antenna, Radio: Service and Repair

AUDIO / VIDEO: WINDOW GLASS ANTENNA WIRE: REPAIR

1. INSPECT WINDOW GLASS ANTENNA WIRE

NOTICE:
When cleaning the glass, use a soft, dry cloth and wipe the glass in the direction of the wire. Take care not to damage the wires. Do not use detergents or glass cleaners with abrasive ingredients. When measuring voltage, wind a piece of tin foil around the top of the probe and press the foil against the wire with your finger as shown in the illustration.





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(a) Check the voltage at the center of each wire as shown in the illustration.





2. REPAIR WINDOW GLASS ANTENNA WIRE

(a) Clean the broken wire tips with grease, wax and silicone remover.





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(b) Place masking tape along both sides of the wire to be repaired.

(c) Thoroughly mix the repair agent.

(d) Using a fine tip brush, apply a small amount of the repair agent to the wire.





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(e) After a few minutes, remove the masking tape.

NOTICE:
Do not allow electricity to flow in the antenna wire for at least 24 hours.