[Elecraft] P3 rubber button

[Alan Bloom]

Yes, he may have misunderstood your question.  And if it was a 
manufacturing defect by all means have it replaced under warranty.

All the buttons on the P3 are part of a single rubber molded key matrix 
that also provides the mounting for the LCD display.  I'm not sure what 
it costs, but a lot less than $637. :=)

To replace the rubber key matrix you first have to un-stick the old one 
from the front panel.  (The back of the key matrix is sticky, like 
tape.)  It also involves removing the LCD display and re-installing it 
after changing the key matrix, a procedure that is covered in the 
Owner's manual.  It's a little tricky to get the two flex cables 
simultaneously latched in the two connectors, but shouldn't be a problem 
if you're reasonably dextrous.

Alan N1AL



On 2/4/2013 11:42 AM, Fred Jensen wrote:
> Sure looks like a misunderstanding to me..  I doubt you can get a single
> button cover, they're usually integral to the keypad board.  If your P3
> is new [first owner] and the button has a defect, I can't believe the
> Elecraft warranty wouldn't cover it.
>
> 73,
>
> Fred K6DGW
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> On 2/4/2013 11:13 AM, Brenton Meadows wrote:
>> Hi, sorry to ask again, has anybody got a part number for just the rubber
>> buttons for the P3 pan adaptor. Got a reply from Elecraft (listed
>> below)but
>> the cost is prohibitive if I have to buy the entire front panel.  Richard
>> was kind enough to answer me promptly but $637.10 is a bit out of the
>> question for really one rubber insert button which is my requirement.  I
>> have heard of minimum breakdown part supply but for an item of this
>> nature,
>> I was expecting $15 or so.  I know the entire keypad button set for
>> the K3
>> was only $20 or so from my K3's previous owner so was expecting a similar
>> pricing.  I think it may be a part number that is available and maybe
>> some
>> confusion on elecrafts side.  Does anybody have a individual part number
>> breakdown of the P3?  The rubber button has a slight defect in it and I
>> just want the unit to look like new which it will with the button
>> replaced.
>> cheers
>> Brenton
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Feb 5, 2013 at 3:48 AM, Richard AD7FZ <parts at elecraft.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello Brenton, Yes no problem. The P3 Front Panel including the switches
>>> E850426 costs $637. 10 each plus shipping. You can order this board
>>> or any
>>> parts you might need from the Elecraft kits directly on our secure
>>> credit
>>> card page
>>> <http://www.elecraft.com/newcc.html><http://www.elecraft.com/newcc.html>.
>>>
>>> Just fill in the credit card information and in the "Comments" box
>>> describe
>>> the parts you need including the Elecraft Part Numbers (found in the
>>> Parts
>>> List of your Elecraft Manuals) and quantities. If you need more sales
>>> help,
>>> have shipping questions or want to pay using PayPal, please email
>>> Madelyn
>>> <madelyn at elecraft.com> <madelyn at elecraft.com>. Thanks 73 Richard
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Kind Regards
>>>
>>> Brenton
>>>
>>
>>
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