[Elecraft] wobbly knob

[Brian Mury]

On Sun, 2004-31-10 at 16:23 -0500, JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD wrote:
> I think you pushed too strong on the plastic knob when you installed 
> it. You could read in the manual the we must not push to hard to break 
> it.... You must change the POT. I ordered a few last summer... just in 
> case... because I broke one that way.

My knobs aren't that tight a fit - they slid on quite easily. Also, this
didn't start until a few months later, and has been getting gradually
worse. I don't think I broke it during installation - it seems to be
wearing out prematurely.


> Le 04-10-31, à 16:16, Brian Mury a écrit :
> 
> > My K2 AF gain knob is getting really wobbly, and seems to be getting
> > worse. I pulled the knob off and took a look. The plastic shaft on the
> > pot is getting loose where it fits into the metal body of the pot. 
> > Looks
> > like I'll need a new pot.
> >
> > I just built the K2 this summer, so it's still quite new. Is this a
> > common affliction?
> >
> > -- 
> > 73, Brian
> > VE7NGR
> >
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73, Brian
VE7NGR