[Elecraft] K3 Questions and gripes

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Hardy,

Known issue with some runs of the small knobs.  Contact
K3Support at elecraft.com and they'll get you replacements.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 12/12/2010 12:02 PM, Hardy Landskov wrote:
> 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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