[Elecraft] KX3 encoder dying?

[George Pasek]

I noticed today that when I tried to fine adjust the mic level with the 
mic/keyer/pwr encoder that it may display the mic level but won't change it 
or if it does it's very erratic.  The response is the same with the keyer 
speed in CW mode and when attempting to adjust the power level.  Turning the 
knob fast usually does nothing, turning it slow may move it a bit and 
wiggling the knob seems the best way to see results.   I never had a problem 
with it till today and I have made no changes to it or it's operation.  I 
have been running it on WSPR at 500mw with a 2 minute Tx and 8 minute Rx for 
a few weeks now and always tweak the mic gain for the blinking ALC 5th bar 
when I change bands.  I'm assuming it's the encoder going bad and will have 
to be sent to the Elecraft Hospital for a part replacement surgery but I 
thought I'd check here first in case I'm missing something.

tnx
de George
WD0AKZ


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