[Elecraft] KX1 VFO Issue
Tony, I agree with Don. I have an early KX1 which is very used, probably thousands of QSO’s. My VFO problem only showed up after perhaps a decade of heavy use, so I doubt that any normal person would ever need to replace it more than once in a normal lifetime. However if they are still inexpensive and available you could pick up two since they may not be available in another 20 years. Rick KL7CW Sent from Mail for Windows 10 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX1 VFO Issue
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 pa...@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? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KX1 VFO Issue
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? Thanks, Tony -K2MO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
