[Elecraft] KX-1 buttons

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Last night I was ready to try checking into ECN-20 with my KX-1 but couldn't get off 40 meters. The band pushbutton simply would not respond. (I did do an ohmmeter check just now, to verify that it is indeed a switch failure and not a bad solder joint!)

I haven't kept track, but if memory serves, this is about the third time I've had to replace a pushbutton switch - my KX-1 is serial number 608 and I built it in April 2004.

Has anyone had similar troubles? More importantly, anyone have suggestions on where I might get more dependable switches?  I have a circuit board in my junk box with a bunch of snap action switches that I think might fit the PCB holes, but I'd have to find a way to glue the blue button caps on, or rig some sort of substitute.

73
Ray K2HYD
KX-1  #  608