[Elecraft] K2 switch replacement

Don Wilhelm w3fpr at embarqmail.com
Mon Jan 17 11:44:54 EST 2011


  Paul,

If you do not have professional de-soldering equipment, cut the leads of 
the switch and remove the pieces one at a time.  Do not try to salvage 
the old switch, that does not make sense considering the value of the 
rest of the board.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/17/2011 11:18 AM, Paul Huff wrote:
> The VFO A/B switch on my K2 has a significant key-bounce problem and needs to be
> replaced.  Elecraft is sending me a new switch for free even though my radio is
> a little bit past warrantee!  I haven't opened up the radio yet to take a
> detailed look at the situation.  I don't expect that this will be a major job
> but I thought that I would ask to see if anyone has any hints, warnings, or
> suggestions to offer.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> 73,
> Paul - N8XMS
>


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