Re: Budget Butt Set

["BruceR" <br@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I wonder if the "RF" means ReFurbished? or could just be inspector's
initials. I wouldn't try submerging it though. I think the mike,
earpiece and buttons might not like it. BTW, if the mike in yours is
loose as mine was, a small ball of cotton will hold it in place nicely.


> "BruceR" <br@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>
>> Let me know how you like it.
>
> Still haven't replaced the leads.  I've decided I want to put a "quick
> change" connector so that I can use a modular plug, alligator clips or
> hook-type probes interchangeably.  I noticed in taking it apart that
> it's incredibly well gasketed.  Looks as if it might endure complete
> submersion. Mine has "RF!" inscribed in magic marker on the inside of
> the case. !!!???!!!
>
> Looks very well made - worth the $20 for sure.  Thanks for the tip!
>
> I also got a $4.95 magnifier headband, a 28 LED flashlight ($16) and
> a 5 LED headband lamp ($7) that were pretty good deals.  The
> magnifier has two sets of flip down lens, a velcro fastener in the
> back and a little swing away spot magnifier.  A very good deal for
> $5.  I love the flashlight - it puts all similarly sized incandescent
> ones to shame.  Not sure it will stand up or what will happen when an
> LED fails but it produces incredibly even and bright illumination
> that's far "cooler" that a regular flashlight bulb. Much easier to
> read by.
>
> Finally got my 50 ohm coax so I can move forward again on the BX-AHT
> now that it's going to be turbocharged via the XTB.
> X-10 life certainly got a whole lot better since the XTB arrived.  So
> far, the increased transmitter power hasn't caused any unwanted side
> effects that I can see.
>
>
>>
>>
>>> "BruceR" <br@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>>> news:uyGrg.21666$Z67.2190@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> To open the butt set remove the two screws from hanging loop at the
>>>> top, 2 screws in the handle, and the two screws on the cord strain
>>>> relief. The screw under the clip remains in place.  As you
>>>> suspected, there are two internal clip tabs that keep the bottom
>>>> together but you can either just pull them apart by tilting the top
>>>> forward and wiggling the case or slide a credit card in from the
>>>> bottom to release them.
>>>
>>> As soon as I worked the thick rubber seal between the halves free,
>>> it came apart in my hands.  Thanks!