Re: [Elecraft] K2 encoder installation 2018

2018-09-02 Thread Scott
Looks like I missed Don's earlier response. Sorry for taking up the bandwidth. Scott AD5HS On 9/2/2018 6:30 AM, Ted Salmon wrote: The encoder plus attached PC board is attached to the Front Panel with a lock washer and 1/2" hex nut on the encoder shaft. The diameter of the hole on my Front

Re: [Elecraft] K2 encoder installation 2018

2018-09-02 Thread Scott
Ted, 1. The nut and washer go on the "outside", that is, the front facing side of the front panel behind the main VFO knob. The encoder shaft has to be fully seated on the inside of the front panel with the encoder shaft extending a good distance out, then tighten the nut and washer on the

Re: [Elecraft] K2 encoder installation 2018

2018-09-02 Thread Don Wilhelm
Ted, I am afraid you have ruined the front panel metalwork. The best solution is to purchase new Front Panel metalwork. Enlarge the hole for the threaded part of the encoder just a bit. I use a thin knife blade and 3 or 4 passes with it inside the encoder hole will do the job nicely. The

[Elecraft] K2 encoder installation 2018

2018-09-02 Thread Ted Salmon
The encoder plus attached PC board is attached to the Front Panel with a lock washer and 1/2" hex nut on the encoder shaft. The diameter of the hole on my Front Panel was 10 mm as measured with my calipers. The diameter of the threaded mount on the encoder is ~ 9 mm while the diameter of the ring