[Elecraft] KX-1 buttons

[Kevin Rock]

Hi Ray,
    I most likely would not have heard you.  Band was not happy during  
ECN/20.
       73 and GL,
           Kevin.  KD5ONS


On Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:15:57 -0700, Albers <albers at embarqmail.com> wrote:

> 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