[Elecraft] K3 encoders?

[Guy Olinger K2AV]

I have #1239 and I can feel the detents with a mild resistance.  This
was the same with all the K3's we have had out at NY4A.  Howie's K3's
are in the 900's I think. The resistance seems to lessen mildly over
time, depending on use.

73, Guy.

On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 10:17 PM, James Sarte <k2qi.nyc at gmail.com> wrote:
> Quick question - are the new K3s still being issued with the four detentless
> encoders? In other words, are the filter, mic, and power encoders being used
> today the type that are quite stiff to turn and are smooth in feel when
> turning them?
>
> The reason I ask is my K3, #2730 used to have the original encoders that
> were easier to turn and had a tactile feel when spinning them.
> Unfortunately, one of them went bad requiring a replacement of the entire
> front panel board.  The board I received had these new encoders and while
> are probably a little more accurate, don't have that nice feel I got used
> too.
> --
> 73 de James K2QI
> President UNARC/4U1UN
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