Re: [Elecraft] K3 S/N 7081 VFO A Inop

2013-01-06 Thread Don Wilhelm
Russ, It is not difficult at all to swap the encoders. Remove the Front Panel assembly and then remove the DSP board from the back of the Front Panel. That will reveal the rear of the encoders. Of course, you will have to remove the knobs and nuts, After that the encoders will pull right

Re: [Elecraft] K3 S/N 7081 VFO A Inop

2013-01-06 Thread rboutell
OK, I found the answers. First, I found front panel remove/ install procedure in the KDVR3 manual. Then, when I proceeded to swap the encoders, I discovered that encoder A pins had slid just under the socket and not inserted. Oops! They looked just fine looking from the top with a flashlight :) Com

[Elecraft] K3 S/N 7081 VFO A Inop

2013-01-06 Thread rboutell
Hello all, I just finished building the K3 up to Test & Calibration. Unfortunately, VFO A is not responding at all. I double checked and the encoder was plugged in correctly. I also verified that the VFO lock is not on. Everything was built with an ESD mat and strap. So I guess the next step is t