[Elecraft] Re: K2 optical encoder - not free spinning?

[John Marsden]

Wow!, what a fast response!  (Eric must surely be in the running for prize 
for breaking the 23 minute barrier!)
Yes, I can see that under mobile conditions it might be tempted to wander 
even in it's current condition - and if, as Jim says, it frees up 
significantly as time goes on, I think I might have to move that knob a 
little closer to the panel ;-)
Thanks guys.  It's good to know that answers to problems are available so 
quickly!


Regards,
John Marsden
G8PEF

At 01/10/2003 09:06  (Wednesday), Eric and Jim wrote:
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 optical encoder - not free spinning?
>
>Your encoder sounds OK. Some people like a stiff turning resistance,
>especially for mobile operation, hence the felt.
>
>73, Eric WA6HHQ
>Eelecraft


>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 optical encoder - not free spinning?
>Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2003 15:59:00 -0500
>
>John:
>
>Give the encoder about 2 months and it will be free wheeling as a breeze.
>It takes a few revolutions to free it up.  Mine is one of the field test
>untis and it is so free turning now that the felt washer is a necessity.
>Good Luck in the completion of your K2....
>
>73
>Jim Younce  K4ZM
>K2  SN: 18