[Elecraft] K2 main encoder wanted

[Bob G3PJT]

Hi Don

Thanks for the reply. I did know about the new encoder kit but the 
problem is that of its cost when it gets here.

Elecraft quote 124USD for the kit, that's £100 here which then gets VAT 
at 20% and a local handling charge - say a total of £130-140 and as well 
if I read things correctly I will need to get a new knob.

So you can see that my problem is that unless I can get a cheaper 
replacement I might as well sell the K2/100 either in bits for spares or 
at a discount.

The encoder does work fine but it has suffered a knock which has made it 
slightly stiff to turn, i.e it wont 'spin', but it is useable.

So thanks for the thoughts

73 Bob G3PJT




On 22/03/2017 22:17, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Bob,
>
> You can get the new encoder from Elecraft - it is p/n K2ENCASY.
> It contains the new encoder, a new knob and several other components 
> as well as the encoder board.
>
> If this is your only option, be aware that the spacing between the new 
> encoder board and the back of the Control Board is critical.
> You must flush trim the leads on the Control Board where it can 
> contact the encoder board and also flush trim the encoder board after 
> it is assembled.  Flush trimming means really flush - diagonal cutters 
> are not sufficient.
>
> You will also have to enlarge the hole for the encoder in the Front 
> Panel metalwork a bit.  A knife run around the hole a couple times 
> will allow the encoder shaft adequate clearance.
>
> You might want to put a piece of "fish paper" between the encoder 
> board and the Control Board.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 3/22/2017 5:59 PM, Bob G3PJT wrote:
>> Hi
>>
>> I need a main tuning encoder of a K2. The Elecraft part number is
>> E640003 and on the back the makers number is EC202C025A-2TD
>>
>> If you have one spare please mail me off list
>>
>> 73 and thanks
>>
>> Bob G3PJT
>