Yes, he may have misunderstood your question. And if it was a
manufacturing defect by all means have it replaced under warranty.
All the buttons on the P3 are part of a single rubber molded key matrix
that also provides the mounting for the LCD display. I'm not sure what
it costs, but a lot less than $637. :=)
To replace the rubber key matrix you first have to un-stick the old one
from the front panel. (The back of the key matrix is sticky, like
tape.) It also involves removing the LCD display and re-installing it
after changing the key matrix, a procedure that is covered in the
Owner's manual. It's a little tricky to get the two flex cables
simultaneously latched in the two connectors, but shouldn't be a problem
if you're reasonably dextrous.
Alan N1AL
On 2/4/2013 11:42 AM, Fred Jensen wrote:
Sure looks like a misunderstanding to me.. I doubt you can get a single
button cover, they're usually integral to the keypad board. If your P3
is new [first owner] and the button has a defect, I can't believe the
Elecraft warranty wouldn't cover it.
73,
Fred K6DGW
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On 2/4/2013 11:13 AM, Brenton Meadows wrote:
Hi, sorry to ask again, has anybody got a part number for just the rubber
buttons for the P3 pan adaptor. Got a reply from Elecraft (listed
below)but
the cost is prohibitive if I have to buy the entire front panel. Richard
was kind enough to answer me promptly but $637.10 is a bit out of the
question for really one rubber insert button which is my requirement. I
have heard of minimum breakdown part supply but for an item of this
nature,
I was expecting $15 or so. I know the entire keypad button set for
the K3
was only $20 or so from my K3's previous owner so was expecting a similar
pricing. I think it may be a part number that is available and maybe
some
confusion on elecrafts side. Does anybody have a individual part number
breakdown of the P3? The rubber button has a slight defect in it and I
just want the unit to look like new which it will with the button
replaced.
cheers
Brenton
On Tue, Feb 5, 2013 at 3:48 AM, Richard AD7FZ <pa...@elecraft.com> wrote:
Hello Brenton, Yes no problem. The P3 Front Panel including the switches
E850426 costs $637. 10 each plus shipping. You can order this board
or any
parts you might need from the Elecraft kits directly on our secure
credit
card page
<http://www.elecraft.com/newcc.html><http://www.elecraft.com/newcc.html>.
Just fill in the credit card information and in the "Comments" box
describe
the parts you need including the Elecraft Part Numbers (found in the
Parts
List of your Elecraft Manuals) and quantities. If you need more sales
help,
have shipping questions or want to pay using PayPal, please email
Madelyn
<made...@elecraft.com> <made...@elecraft.com>. Thanks 73 Richard
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