[Elecraft] [K3] Main VFO knob wobble

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

It's easy to see if it's the set screws. That rubber "tire" around the knob
just slips off. You may have to work your fingernails under the edge closest
to the front panel while pressing on the knob with your thumb(s) but it just
slides off of the knob.

Then you'll see the holes for the hex wrench to tighten the set screws. 

Ron AC7AC

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Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 1:21 PM
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Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] Main VFO knob wobble


My radio is a K3.


ab2tc wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> My main VFO knob is starting to develop a slight wobble. There is no
> radial play, but a slight axial play and I can rock the knob on the shaft.
> I am hoping that it is just the screws coming lose and not the encoder
> bearing going bad. Am I justified in this optimism? It isn't noticeable
> yet when I use my forefinger on the outside of the knob, which is my usual
> way on the K3.
> 
> Knut - AB2TC
> 


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AB2TC - Knut
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