[Elecraft] Problems with knobs

[Alan Sewell N5NA]

I had my VFO B knob crack back in July on SN 3329.  I guess I was out of 
warranty though because I had to pay a nominal fee to get a replacement.

73,  Alan  N5NA

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> Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:45:57 -0800 (PST)
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> 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
>