[Elecraft] shaft encoder... re-wire for less stress

[Jean-François Ménard]

I found that time to time a get a cold solder on wires that connect  
the shaft encoder. The shaft encoder stop responding and I must do a  
gentle «tap» on it  if I want to use it. I also found that the green  
wires used to connect the shaft encoder to the board are quite hard  
and not flexible for the lenght we use provide.

I now use ribbon cable and a little bit of heat shrink to prevent any  
short circuit. with the control panel.

It is not a big deal, but I really think it is now more flexible and  
give less stress on the wires when you need to dessamble all the  
front panel.

Take a peek at some pics... http://web.mac.com/jf.menard
click on the tab «K2 mods»... last few pics...

73


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Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ
Elecraft K2 #4130
Elecraft KX1 #999
FISTS #11896
SKCC #2245

http://web.mac.com/jf.menard




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