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ayoshida

Button malfunction on K3 panel

I especially notice annoying malfunction on buttons, Band/Up/Down/VOX/QSK, Mode/Up/Down/ALT/TEST
and SUB button. These are controled by external software commend with no problem. For me multiple
function button seems crazy, not easy to use.

I have K2 where same kind of buttons (simple TAP and HOLD) are used. I have not noticed this malfunction.
I hope “easy to use” buttons are used in the next Radio.

73 de aki
ja1nlx
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Chris Hallinan

Re: Button malfunction on K3 panel

I also experience the band and mode button malfunctions all too
frequently. My K3 is only about 8 months old, and because I live in the
lightning capital of the world, has had only light usage.

What I have experienced is that when the band or mode buttons are pushed,
sometimes it erroneously invokes other functions. For example, pressing
band down, the VFO B display shows "NO ATU" and does not switch bands.
It's _not_ always the same error, it seems when it malfunctions, it is
random.

73,
K1AY (Chris)

On Fri, Sep 18, 2015 at 9:28 PM, ayoshida <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I especially notice annoying malfunction on buttons, Band/Up/Down/VOX/QSK,
> Mode/Up/Down/ALT/TEST
> and SUB button. These are controled by external software commend with no
> problem. For me multiple
> function button seems crazy, not easy to use.
>
> I have K2 where same kind of buttons (simple TAP and HOLD) are used. I
> have not noticed this malfunction.
> I hope “easy to use” buttons are used in the next Radio.
>
> 73 de aki
> ja1nlx
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Gary Gregory-2

Re: Button malfunction on K3 panel

Chris,

This behavior can be caused by a lifting of the membrane.
If you remove the front metal face, look closely at the whole area around the mod button.
Mine had dirt get under a corner and gave me the same results your seeing.
Elecraft sent me a replacement membrane, I removed the effected section, cleaned it thoroughly and installed a new piece and all is well.
This was well over a year ago now and no further issues.

Hope this information helps

Gary

-----Original Message-----
From: "Chris Hallinan" <[hidden email]>
Sent: ‎19/‎09/‎2015 9:42 PM
To: "ayoshida" <[hidden email]>
Cc: "<[hidden email]>" <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Button malfunction on K3 panel

I also experience the band and mode button malfunctions all too
frequently. My K3 is only about 8 months old, and because I live in the
lightning capital of the world, has had only light usage.

What I have experienced is that when the band or mode buttons are pushed,
sometimes it erroneously invokes other functions. For example, pressing
band down, the VFO B display shows "NO ATU" and does not switch bands.
It's _not_ always the same error, it seems when it malfunctions, it is
random.

73,
K1AY (Chris)

On Fri, Sep 18, 2015 at 9:28 PM, ayoshida <[hidden email]> wrote:

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Dave Hachadorian-2

Re: Button malfunction on K3 panel

In reply to this post by ayoshida

These malfunctions can be caused by switch problems in the four
encoder/switches on the left side of the main VFO knob, e.g.
CMP/PWR. Try pushing the buttons and rotating the knobs on these
four encoders about 100 times each, and the problem may go away.
Mine acted up two years ago, and I bought replacement encoders.
They were quite inexpensive, but when I went to replace them, the
job looked too tough for me. I just exercised the old
encoder/switches and the problem went away and has not recurred.

Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
Big Bear Lake, CA

-----Original Message-----
From: ayoshida
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2015 6:28 PM
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Subject: [Elecraft] Button malfunction on K3 panel

I especially notice annoying malfunction on buttons,
Band/Up/Down/VOX/QSK, Mode/Up/Down/ALT/TEST
and SUB button. These are controled by external software commend
with no problem. For me multiple
function button seems crazy, not easy to use.

I have K2 where same kind of buttons (simple TAP and HOLD) are
used. I have not noticed this malfunction.
I hope “easy to use” buttons are used in the next Radio.

73 de aki
ja1nlx
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ayoshida

Re: Button malfunction on K3 panel

Thanks to all

I have used K3 since Dec. 2007. Yes I like K3, however I do not like
such malfunction. I replaced one of these encorder (which Dave suggested)
in 2010.
OK I will try Dave's suggestion and see how it works. Thanks

73 de aki
ja1nlx

-----Original Message-----
From: Dave Hachadorian
Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2015 12:06 AM
To: Reflector Elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Button malfunction on K3 panel

These malfunctions can be caused by switch problems in the four
encoder/switches on the left side of the main VFO knob, e.g.
CMP/PWR. Try pushing the buttons and rotating the knobs on these
four encoders about 100 times each, and the problem may go away.
Mine acted up two years ago, and I bought replacement encoders.
They were quite inexpensive, but when I went to replace them, the
job looked too tough for me. I just exercised the old
encoder/switches and the problem went away and has not recurred.

Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
Big Bear Lake, CA

-----Original Message-----
From: ayoshida
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2015 6:28 PM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: [Elecraft] Button malfunction on K3 panel

I especially notice annoying malfunction on buttons,
Band/Up/Down/VOX/QSK, Mode/Up/Down/ALT/TEST
and SUB button. These are controled by external software commend
with no problem. For me multiple
function button seems crazy, not easy to use.

I have K2 where same kind of buttons (simple TAP and HOLD) are
used. I have not noticed this malfunction.
I hope “easy to use” buttons are used in the next Radio.

73 de aki
ja1nlx
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