[Elecraft] K2 Display Problem

[Skip Cubbedge]

> All,
> 
> I am having a problem with the display on my newly completed K2 (s/n
> 3103).  The radio functions properly in every way, except that sometimes
> the LCD stays blank after I turn the radio on.  I have noticed that if I
> press down on the 5 MHz crystal area of the control board with my finger,
> and then turn the radio on, sometimes it will come back to normal, and
> stay that way for a long period of time.  But then, after a period of
> normal operation, sometimes the frequency number will lock up (even though
> I can still tune the radio), or go to some funny set of characters, like a
> decimal point only or something like that, or just go blank again.
> Subsequent power cyclings do not clear the problem.
> 
> I have gone through troubleshooting steps 060 and 052.  The bar graph
> signal strength meter always functions normally.
> 
> I'm looking for words of wisdom from the K2 Community.  Intermittent
> problems are the most fun, aren't they?
> 
> 
> Thanks and 73,
> 
> Skip / K0UE
> 
> 


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