Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel encoders

Don, Thank you for the reply! I will follow your advice, a new encoder is now on the way from Elecraft. 73, Rickard SA2CIR Don Wilhelm-4 wrote Richard, I don't know of any way to resurrect a failing encoder. The fact that the switch works is entirely different - the switch function

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel encoders

I was not aware of the Italian option, thank you for enlighten me! After some pondering I have decided to do the repair myself this time, but an authorized repair shop on ones continent is of course a big plus to have. 73, Rickard SA2CIR Phil Wheeler-2 wrote But how does that compare

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel encoders

Olli, Thank you! I will try to be careful and ESD safe. 73, Rickard SA2CIR Olli Tuppurainen wrote I replaced all four encoders ( with help from my friend ) couple of days ago. It was quite a job as the whole front panel has to be taken into pieces and DSP boards has to be taken off

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel encoders

of course involves some risk. Could the present encoder perhaps be resurrected in some way, avoiding replacement? Yes, I could send in the rig for warranty repairs but time and costs for shipping back and forth over the Atlantic are not insignificant. 73, Rickard / SA2CIR N5NA wrote This thread