[Elecraft] K3: Shift/Width encoder pulse noise?

[James Sarte]

Odd... a few days have passed and not a single response to my query.  I did
some searching and noticed people have mentioned "ticks" or "ticking" when
rotating the width knob, but I'm not sure if what I've described can be
considered the same thing.

Anyway, does anyone care to comment or should I forget about it? Obviously
my question doesn't seem to be as important as others.

73 de James K2QI

On Sat, Dec 5, 2009 at 11:18 PM, James Sarte <k2qi.nyc at gmail.com> wrote:

> Greetings reflector fans,
>
> I noticed something odd tonight with my K3; something I've never noticed
> before.  I decided to do some SWL'ing around 40m and test out the relatively
> new Sync-AM feature.  All works well but whenever I turn the filter shift or
> width knobs now, I get a fairly loud encoder pulse noise.  This is similar
> to the VFO encoder hash on 5 MHz that I used to get prior to the
> hardware/software mod implementation.  This enoder pulse/hash sounds loudest
> when the received signal is strongest, or when using an antenna jack that
> has an antenna connected.  I can't seem to replicate the problem on 20m.
> Also, when switching over to the sub receiver, rotating the width/shift
> knobs don't have an effect unless I enter the B-set menu.
>
> The noise seems to be present in all modes (AM, CW, Data, USB, and LSB).
>
> This is with the latest beta firmware; 3.63.  I've just reverted back to
> 3.42 to see if there's a change, and there isn't (perhaps the hash isn't as
> loud, but it's still there).
>
> I recently replaced my FP due to my original FP's encoders going bad.  I
> have a new FP that I replaced myself.  The encoders used in the new FP
> have a stiffer resistance to turning and don't have the detent feel any
> more.  I'm not sure if something could have happened when I replaced the
> panel, but I doubt it as everything else seems to work FB.
>
> Anyway, just thought I'd toss this out there.  Anyone have any
> suggestions?  Anyone notice anything similar?
>
> --
> 73 de James K2QI
>



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73 de James K2QI