[Elecraft] K2 main encoder wanted

[Bob G3PJT]

Thanks Guy 
I am going to get the encoder out from the front panel and then see what I can do to improve things.
73 Bob


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> On 23 Mar 2017, at 11:52, Guy Olinger K2AV <k2av.guy at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> If you can see the bend, very slightly file the "off" side of the shaft and use aluminum foil to shim the other side of the shaft at the end. This may relieve the drag. 
> 
> 73, Guy K2AV 
> 
>> On Thu, Mar 23, 2017 at 6:00 AM Bob G3PJT <bob at g3pjt.com> wrote:
>> Yes the shaft is very slightly bent
>> 
>> 73 Bob G3PJT
>> 
>> 
>> On 23/03/2017 09:51, Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP wrote:
>> > 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
>> >>
>> >> 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
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> 
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