Re: [Elecraft] KX3 encoder dying?

2018-09-18 Thread George Pasek
of the small encorders and I should be good-to-go for many more years. George WD0AKZ -Original Message- From: Bob McGraw K4TAX Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2018 4:49 PM To: George Pasek Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 encoder dying? Encoders can be cleaned. I've done

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 encoder dying?

2018-09-16 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
Encoders can be cleaned. I've done it in several radios, several brands. It is usually necessary to open the radio, remove the encoder. Then carefully open the encoder, clean the wiper contacts and the stationary contacts with contact cleaner. These are simply a stepping switch. Only one

[Elecraft] KX3 encoder dying?

2018-09-16 Thread George Pasek
I noticed today that when I tried to fine adjust the mic level with the mic/keyer/pwr encoder that it may display the mic level but won't change it or if it does it's very erratic. The response is the same with the keyer speed in CW mode and when attempting to adjust the power level. Turning