[Elecraft] K3 Loss of VFO B control

[Jerry Flanders]

I think it would be a good idea if Elecraft would start checking 
every encoder before shipping. It is VERY difficult to 
disassemble/reassemble that front panel.

How about it, elecraft - can you start checking them there?

Also - do we need to be concerned that other components of the K3 are 
not being checked 100% before they are sent to us?

Jerry W4UK

At 06:14 AM 9/28/2008, Tom Boucher wrote:
>Jerry
>
>I have had 2 failed encoders and am waiting for the second 
>replacement. In my case, it was not due to any shorts occurring 
>although I believe Elecraft are now advising the fitting of an 
>adhesive rubber insulating pad behind VFO B encoder. Looks like they 
>had a bad batch from the manufacturer, Bourns.
>
>Tom G3OLB
>
>I had a bad encoder assembly in the K3 I assembled recently - I
>proved it by swapping A and B encoders and observing the problem
>switch with it. Elecraft shipped me a new one which fixed it (after
>much sweat replacing it - that front panel removal is a PITA).
>
>I suspect Elecraft is not checking the encoders before shipping them to us.
>
>Jerry W4UK
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