[Elecraft] K2 Main dial problem

[Phil Wheeler]

df5rf wrote:

> JFYI: Main dial in working condition again.
> The axis of the encoder has been moved out of line, about 0.3 mm only.
> The inner diameter of the axis is not as thick as the outer (visible) 
> part of it.
> The encoder appears to be quite powerful, but because of the thinner 
> inner
> axis any, even slight, mechanical shock coming sideways will bend the
> axis. It happend to mine. I figured it out be first carefully 
> listening while
> turning the dial. I could here it scratching faintly. To visually 
> prove the damage, I held
> it against a neon light bulb. Once I recognized the angle of the bend, 
> it was
> easy to put it back using a nose plier.
> Now that I know of the fragile construction of the encoder I'm looking
> for a replacement, because I'm using my K2 portable and that was one of
> the top reasons to buy the kit. If anybody knows of an alternative 
> please let me know.
> I've already colleced some ideas:
> - replace with up/down buttons


Up/Down buttons would get pretty tedious on the fingers

Phil