[Elecraft] K2 main encoder wanted

[Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP]

Are you certain that a bit of fiber from the felt washer hasn't worked 
its way between the shaft and the bushing? That is a known problem.

73,
Vic, 4X6GP
Rehovot, Israel
Formerly K2VCO
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/

On 23 Mar 2017 11:41, Bob G3PJT wrote:
> Hi Don
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> Thanks for the reply. I did know about the new encoder kit but the 
> problem is that of its cost when it gets here.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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
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> 73 Bob G3PJT
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