[Elecraft] noisy VFO's

[Arie Kleingeld PA3A]

Gary,
I pressed the washer around the nut and placed the knob over it.
It has ben working fine ever since.
You can see it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD8QNVkIirc
(just after the 3 minute mark)

73
Arie PA3A
K3 #1255


Op 15-12-2011 16:55, Gary D Krause schreef:
> My just built K3 also makes the same noise.  It's the felt washer rubbing
> against the back of the knob.  I was tempted to push the washer down around
> the nut against the front panel but, the manual isn't exactly clear as the
> whether it should be applied this way.  I laid the felt washer on top of the
> nut since the hole is the middle of the washer isn't big enough to go over the
> nut.  Is the felt washer suppose to go around the nut?
>
> Gary, N7HTS
>