[Elecraft] VFO B dead

[Don Wilhelm]

Gary,

You have to remove the front panel assembly.  The encoder must be 
removed from the rear of the Front Panel.

It is not difficult, try it.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/27/2020 10:59 AM, Gary K9GS wrote:
> Thank you Vic and others.It's been a long time since I assembled my K3. I reviewed the assembly documentation last night. I did not remember that the encoders plug into the PCBA. It looks like a pretty straightforward disassembly and reassembly.Vic asked if the encoder could have come unplugged, possibly in shipping when my K3 was back at Elecraft. I'm not sure how that could happen since the encoder is attached to the front panel with a nut. The nut and the VFO knob would have to both be missing for that to happen. I just wonder if since I have to take the whole front panel off to replace, should I just order replacements?Does anyone know if the encoders can be replaced if I remove the knob and nut without taking the front panel off?If I get some time this week I'll open up the K3 and take a look.73,Gary K9GS