[Elecraft] Problems with knobs

[Rick Prather]

A year or so ago I had the same problem with #3727.   Looked to me like the brass insert was a bit too tight and stressed the knob.

No problem though since they promptly replaced it.

I guess the person you talked to wasn't familiar other replacements.

BTW, the replacement has been in service for about a year with no problems.

Rick
K6LE



On 12/23/2011, at 11:45 , VK7JB wrote:

> My K3 is serial #5102 purchased in January 2011.  My VFO B knob has just
> cracked:  it's spontaneously developed ugly linear fissures across the face
> of the knob.  The cracks begin nowhere near the screw hole.  There are two
> cracks.  The rig has spent its life in an internal room with no UV exposure.  
> 
> I emailed Elecraft and the response was perfect, as usual:  a replacement
> knob was in the mail less than a day after I'd made email contact with the
> parts department.
> 
> This is the first/only report of a cracked VFO knob. 
> 
> Such things happen - that's the nature of matter and entropy.  What's
> important to me is the great response from Elecraft.  That's why I buy from
> them.  
> 
> Thanks Richard & Co.
> 
> John
> VK7JB