K2 Tuning knob resistance too tight.

[Mike-531]

My K2 #0681 has never had a problem with this - but my K2-100 #2681 has
been 'tight' from the start, with or without the felt washer......it
seems to be a 'warm-up' problem because it reverts to normal free
movement with plenty of use. I've inspected it thoroughly with a
magnifying glass & cannot see any foreign matter so just accept it now!
Right now I'm without any rig, due to a shift in qth next week & have
just had the sad task of chainsawing the timber poles of my 1200-ft-long
horizontal loop which has served me faithfully for the past 21 years.
73 de Mike, zl1mh.

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[DaveL G3TJP]

I too was concerned when the tuning knob of my K2 #5551 was stiff, even without a felt washer or two.  The encoder shaft was very carefully scrutinised and no errant fibres were visible.

It was with reluctace I requested a replacement encoder, because I believe it's an expensive component, but Elecraft speedily provided one without hesitation.  Wow!  What a difference that made!

At the time I offered to return the stiff encoder to Elecraft for examination, but they declined.  I still have the stiff encoder and the offer of its return to Elecraft still stands.

Great radio and outstanding backup.  

73 DaveL  G3TJP

K2/100 #5551
K3/100 #1122

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