[Yaesu] Problem with main tuning knob on FT920

Thu, 13 Jun 2002 22:38:56 -0400

As a postscript, my brand new FT-847 has a barely perceptible 'wobble when
tuned - visible, but almost too small to feel.  This is due to a very
slightly out of round shaft insert.....

73
Frank

 ._._.
----- Original Message -----
From: "A10382" <[email protected]>
To: "Yaesu - qth reflector" <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2002 10:25 PM
Subject: Re: [Yaesu] Problem with main tuning knob on FT920

> Hi Ron,
>
> Does it wobble when stationary or just when you tune it ??
>
> If it's only when you turn the knob then: Common to a number of Yaesu
radios
> is an out-of-round knob.  The metal insert (brass, I believe) in the back
> center of the knob that is set-screwed to the shaft is not centered
exactly
> in the knob, giving a 'wobble' look&feel.
>
> Some rigs have an adjustment for this, other don't.  I've heard of Yaesu
> exchanging the knobs on some rigs still in warranty, but not sure about
used
> ones.  The new knob has been reported better in some cases and worse in
> others.
>
> Shame, because it makes an other wise nice rig feel 'cheap'.
>
> 73
> Frank
>
>  ._._.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ronald J. Wicker" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Friday, June 14, 2002 12:14 AM
> Subject: [Yaesu] Problem with main tuning knob on FT920
>
>
> > I recently acquired a used Yaesu FT-920 transceiver.  Seems to be a very
> > nice transceiver with one exception.  The main tuning knob seems to be
> loose
> > and moves up and down.  In other words, it is not a tight fitting shaft.
> > The VFO B knob is solid.  Is this a common problem?  What is the fix?
All
> > comments would be appreciated.
> >
> >
> >
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