Kim,
That sounds like a bad encoder. Replacement is the only real fix.
It is tough to desolder the tabs, but otherwise not too hard.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 6/13/2020 11:35 AM, Michael K Bottles via Elecraft wrote:
> I have a older Factory built K-3 (s/n 3530)
>
> The Power/Compressor/Monitor control is touchy.
>
> It usually works if I turn it very slowly. Turning it at normal speed causes it to skip up and down in value. This is true for all three of the options (Pwr/Cmp/Moni).
>
> Is this a known problem? How hard is it to change out the control assuming I can get another one from Elecraft?
>
> I thought I would ask here before I bother Elecraft Service with the problem in case it is an easy known fix.
>
> Thanks,
> Kim - K7IM
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