[Elecraft] K3 - Erratic FP switches

[Fred Jensen]

I'm noticing that many of my front panel switches are sometimes erratic. 
  A TAP of MODE UP/DWN will sound a beep but not change the mode. 
Sometimes it seems like an intended HOLD becomes a TAP.

The K3 is pretty light as radios like it go ... OK, *really* light 
compared to some well lighted battleships, poking the switches tends to 
make it move.  Possibly, I'm just not actuating the switches hard 
enough?  Maybe some of that non-skid mesh cloth under it?

Anyone else seen this?  I find it very hard to believe that multiple 
switches on the FP are giving out.

73,

Fred K6DGW
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