[Elecraft] K1; VFO Pot prob

Sat Apr 19 17:44:00 2003

Hi

If your pot is damaged I would replace it with the precision metal shaft
version. It only costs 3 or 4 dollars more and it is much better in feel and
ruggedness. Mouser part number 652-3540S-1-104

Don Brown
KD5NDB

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Perrin" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2003 1:30 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] K1; VFO Pot prob

> Original VFO pot on my K1 was destroyed when knob hit/pushed/?, when
> letting radio club members check it out, and punchedout the back of pot.
I
> replaced it and no problems until find today that even the slightest
> pressure when turning VFO will push the pot back out - the replacement
> Bourns pot can be put back together with click [small plastic tab slides
> over the housing].  Tried getting the VFO knob on the pot shaft and flush
> against front of K1 front panel.  Not able to get it flush; still some
play.
>
> Suggestions from others' experiences?  Thanks in advance.
>
> Mark
>
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