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Station X · 11th Oct 2019, 5:09 pm

Not only that, but every time the amp or W.H.Y is turned on the pot's wiper is moved over the track, eventually wearing it down. A completely separate OFF/ON switch would be better.

Some radios gang the OFF/ON switch with the tone control.

11th Oct 2019, 5:09 pm	#2
Station X Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4, UK. Posts: 21,289	Re: Cretinous idea - The combined volume pot and mains SW. Not only that, but every time the amp or W.H.Y is turned on the pot's wiper is moved over the track, eventually wearing it down. A completely separate OFF/ON switch would be better. Some radios gang the OFF/ON switch with the tone control. __________________ Graham. Forum Moderator Reach for your meter before you reach for your soldering iron.