[Elecraft] KX1 encoder trouble

[Fred Jensen]

Pierre wrote:
> Hi to all... The encoder on my KX1 is beginning to show some trouble.
> Sometimes, if I turn it counterclockwise, the numbers are going up
> and down erratically before they stabilise after stopping turning the
> knob. After, I can still work with the rig . Any idea, or is it time
> to replace it (seems easy to do)...?

Mine started doing the same thing.  I found it worked better if I put 
pressure on the knob toward the paddle.  I got an RSA# and KX1 is now on 
its way to Don.  I don't desolder well, even if I can see what I'm 
doing, which is becoming hard these days as parts get smaller.

73,

Fred K6DGW
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