[Elecraft] K2 optical encoder - not free spinning?

[Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft]

Your encoder sounds OK. Some people like a stiff turning resistance, 
especially for mobile operation, hence the felt.

73, Eric WA6HHQ
Eelecraft


John Marsden wrote:

> I have a question about the optical encoder, though:
> There is/was much talk of the need for the felt washer underneath the 
> main tuning knob to stop the knob 'wandering', once set to a particular 
> frequency.  My encoder doesn't seem to be free spinning enough to need a 
> felt washer, and seems happy to stay put whether the knob is touching 
> the washer, or not,
>