[Elecraft] KX1 VFO Issue

[Don Wilhelm]

Tony,

The play in the VFO shaft is an indicator that the KX1 you have has been 
well used for some time.
The easiest solution is just to replace the encoder.

I have repaired many KX1s, but only a few well used ones have had 
encoder problems, so I don't believe there is a "bad batch of encoders" 
in the KX1 history.  Yes, yours was an early KX1.

Look up the part number and description in the KX1 parts list and email 
it to parts at elecraft.com.  You will receive a return email with the 
cost, and then you can order one using the Quick Order form on the website.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/29/2019 7:26 PM, ab2cj wrote:
> All:
> 
> I purchased a used KX1 and noticed that the rotary encoder behaves 
> erratically on occasion where it will momentarily fail to change 
> frequency when turning the knob.
> 
> There's some play in the VFO shaft which maybe the cause of the problem. 
> The serial number is 666 which seems like an early model and I was 
> wondering if there's a history of a bad batch of encoders shipped at 
> that time?