[Elecraft] K2 encoder shaft and new knob

[Martin Sole]

Thanks Don,

I received only the one felt washer. I'll request the remaining 2 :)

At initial test I had the 'not tuning problem' and fixed it with a shim 
of stiff paper. That was despite the flushest of cutting both on the 
encoder and control boards. That's a tight squeeze in there but all good 
now except for the free-wheeling knob which incidentally is a big 
improvement on the earlier one I think. A nice classy look n feel.

Thanks

Martin, HS0ZED



On 02/11/2017 14:22, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Martin,
>
> How many felt washers did you receive with your K2 kit? - it should 
> have been 3.
> If you had only one, contact Elecraft support to get the other two.
>
> With the new encoder, you must flush cut (yes right down into the 
> solder) not only the leads on the encoder board, but also the Control 
> Board in the area where the encoder board could make contact.
> It may also be a good idea to add an insulating material like fish 
> paper or a piece of plastic between the two boards.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 11/2/2017 6:35 AM, Martin Sole wrote:
>> I'm in the finishing straight for the build of my nice shiny new K2, 
>> it's been great fun and I'm looking forward to using it soon.
>>
>> The new vfo encoder shaft does seem to be a bit too long, either that 
>> or the hole drilled in the knob is not sufficiently deep enough. I 
>> suppose the simplest solution is to add extra padding between the 
>> knob and panel. I'm just a bit concerned it will look a little odd 
>> with 5mm of wadding in there.
>>
>> Is there a consensus on a best method to resolve this little dilemma?