Re: [Elecraft] KX3 VFO B skipping

2016-04-08 Thread Don Wilhelm
Tim, Sorry, but I do not have that information. You can get the replacements from Elecraft parts, but as far as alternatives (detented encoders), I have no idea. Since the controls are encoders rather than potentiometers, I think using something detented would not be the best thing. The de

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 VFO B skipping

2016-04-08 Thread Tim Henrion
Hi Don, Do you have a manufacturer/part number for the encoders used in the KX3? That information doesn’t appear to be in the schematics. Based on personal preference, I’d like to replace at least some of the encoders in my unit with alternatives that that have detents as well as less mechanical

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 VFO B skipping

2016-04-07 Thread Don Wilhelm
It is most likely that the encoder must be replaced to correct that behavior. The VFO B encoder is a thru-hole part and can be replaced if you have good de-soldering tools and work very carefully so you do not damage anything else around it or damage the board or the SMD parts that are in clo

[Elecraft] KX3 VFO B skipping

2016-04-06 Thread kc1fdg
Hi all, Just received a used KX3 today and found that VFO B is skipping. Lets say the top number is rotation out of 9 and bottom number is actual sensed position, it kinda does this> 123456789 121233323 And so on and so forth. Is there a way to clean these out or replace them? As a point of in