[Elecraft] KX3 VFO B skipping

[Don Wilhelm]

Tim,

Sorry, but I do not have that information.  You can get the replacements 
from Elecraft parts, but as far as alternatives (detented encoders), I 
have no idea.

Since the controls are encoders rather than potentiometers, I think 
using something detented would not be the best thing.  The detent is 
mechanical and is not likely to line up with the firmware decoding of 
the encoder rotation.

Of course, I am thinking of a 'center detent', but if you are thinking 
of those awful encoders that have a detent at each movement of the knob, 
count me out, those are terrible to use IMHO.

You can get stock replacements for the encoders from Elecraft.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 4/8/2016 7:01 PM, Tim Henrion wrote:
> Hi Don,
> Do you have a manufacturer/part number for the encoders used in the KX3? That information doesn’t appear to be in the schematics. Based on personal preference, I’d like to replace at least some of the encoders in my unit with alternatives that that have detents as well as less mechanical play in the shaft.
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