Re: [Elecraft] K3 No. 8527, CMP/PWR-Control not responding

2018-02-07 Thread Thomas Kluge
Hi Arne, A few years ago I had an issue with one of the push buttons at one of the encoders (K3, SN #1160). This problem resulted in a complete mix-up of the function assignments of almost all buttons in the front panel - so I had to repair it. I decided to exchange all 4 encoders - because the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 No. 8527, CMP/PWR-Control not responding

2018-02-06 Thread Jorge Mejia P
Hello Arne I had the exact sam situation with one of my two K3s serial 377 something .The power control sometimes did not work or if I wanted to increase power it went backwards, same with the CW pot. Elecraft suggested to replace them , It's not fun at all and requires patience, pay attention

Re: [Elecraft] K3 No. 8527, CMP/PWR-Control not responding

2018-02-05 Thread Don Wilhelm
Arne, Yes, I also suspect the encoder has gone bad. You can replace it yourself if you have de-soldering capability. If not, your K3 will have to go back to Elecraft. Contact pa...@elecraft.com to order the encoder, or if you prefer to send it in for repair, contact supp...@elecraft.com to

[Elecraft] K3 No. 8527, CMP/PWR-Control not responding

2018-02-05 Thread Arne Henrik Jensen
Hello, The CMP/PWR-Control on my K3 has ceased working. I can switch between the two functions by tapping the knob and the present setting of Compression and Power respectively shows up shortly on the display. But nothing happens when turning the knob and I am stuck with the present settings.