[Elecraft] K2 main encoder wanted

[Harry Yingst]

I really haven't looked at the encoder format they are using but if you can figure it out than you may find an alternate encoder.
The Elecraft one may be pricey because it's a 100 (25 I believe in reality) pulse per rev  but there are a number of them that are 34,64, etc that can typically be had for much less.


      From: Bob G3PJT <bob at g3pjt.com>
 To: Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP <k2vco.vic at gmail.com>; Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> 
 Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017 6:02 AM
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 main encoder wanted
   
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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