[Elecraft] [K3] VFO B mechanical clicking

[W5UXH]

Hi Don,

I really should have removed the knob before posting, but just had the mind
set that the noise was on the other side of the panel (no excuse for
deciding that of course).

As soon as I took the knob off, the nut fell on the floor!  I rarely rotate
VFO B but had not noticed it feeling loose when I did use it for menus.  I
had noticed that the slight felt rubbing noise I used to hear was gone when
I started hearing this new noise today.

I did not want to try to tighten the nut too much without being able to
provide some support from the rear, but I think it will work fine for now by
just snugging it from the front.

Thanks for the suggestion.

73,

Chuck, W5UXH



Don Wilhelm-4 wrote:
> 
> Chuck,
> 
> I do not recall hearing anything about such a problem.  I would suggest 
> you take the knob off and see if the condition still exists.  See if 
> there is any felt strands from the washer stuck in the encoder shaft.  
> If the felt washer has "hairs" cut them off with scissors.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 


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