[Elecraft] P3 Encoder button question

[Gary Smith]

I may have some wear on my encoder button 
in the P3. The encoder itself seems fine, 
when I rotate it, it performs perfectly. 
When I push on it, often the marker does 
not move or, it moves the frequency part 
way. If I hold the knob and apply a little 
downward pressure when pushing it usually 
works. This leads me to think the switch 
has an issue.

Because this happens often but not 
continuously, I don't think it has 
anything to do with the logic circuitry 
and the downward pressure usually does the 
trick. It seems mechanical in origin.

I thought I might spray Deoxit to help 
with the contact if build-up on it is the 
issue but I don't know how that might 
affect the encoder function. I should open 
the case and assure the solder connections 
are intact. 

Before contacting Elecraft for a new 
encoder, has anyone had this issue and 
resolved it?

Thanks & Happy New Year to us all,

Gary
KA1J