[Elecraft] K1 - Can someone quantify "faint wiper noise" from VFO pot?

[stan levandowski]

Compared to the velvety-smooth feel and noiseless operation of my K2 and 
K3 tuning controls, and the equally quiet and nearly as smooth operation 
of my KX1, my K1 is a big disappointment.

While the manual clearly states that there will be some 'faint noise' 
from the VFO pot's wiper, I was not prepared for the downright 'cheap' 
feel and clearly audible scratching sound when being rotated.

The pot made this noise when it was uninstalled and laying in the palm 
of my hand so this has nothing to do with any mounting error or a 
too-tight knob.

I'd like to know if my experience is similar to other K1 operators which 
means I simply have to adjust my expectation level - OR - maybe my pot 
is just a statistical outlier? Aside from the mechanical noise and feel, 
the pot is doing its job just fine.

Thanks!

73, Stan WB2LQF
KX1 #2411    K1#2994    K2# 6980    K3#5244     K9 #1 (Cocoa the 
Chihuahua)
Everything is QRP, even the dog.