[Elecraft] K3 Questions and gripes

[Hardy Landskov]

Hi All,
I just had my first failure on the K3. I noticed both the AF & RF small 
knobs were slipping so I thought the set screws were loose. But closer 
examination showed that both knobs were cracked. I replaced them with some 
small aluminum ones from Radio Shack. I don't think I over tightened the 
knobs when I built the radio.
Is this a problem with other radios? Maybe I got a bad pair.
73 Hardy N7RT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David F. Reed" <w5sv.dave at gmail.com>
To: "elecraft Reflector" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>; 
<Elecraft_K3 at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 8:59 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Questions and gripes


> Hi folks;
>
>   2. The power switch - early serial number (1476); my power switch -
>      well the rubber / plastic part you press on - is starting to look
>      like a mouse has nibbled on it, with little divots falling off
>      along the top and right side edges.  It is looking quite ragged.
>      Has anyone else had this, or know if I can replace just the
>      rubber/plastic part, or do I need to replace the entire switch
>      assembly?
>
> Thanks and 73 de Dave, W5SV
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