[Elecraft] K2 scratchy volume control

Don Wilhelm w3fpr at embarqmail.com
Mon Sep 28 16:24:21 EDT 2009


Paul,

Install the Modified AF Gain Wiring (I believe you will find it on the 
Elecraft website with the Application Notes for the K2), also if your 
pot is already scratchy, I suggest you order a new pot, even if you 
could get it in, the control cleaner is not likely to work for long.

73,
Don W3FPR

paul wrote:
> I have a K2, serial 2592 that has recently developed a noisy volume 
> control and turning the RF gain causes the AGC to jump.  Guessing the RF 
> control is noisy also.
>
> I disassembled the K2 thinking I could spray a cleaner in the controls - 
> but there are no openings in the pots.  So these pots need to be replaced 
> - what do you recommend?
>
> Note: I did the volume control mod several years so that doesn't need to 
> be done.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul
> AD5IW
>   
>


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