K3 Main Encoder

[Bill W4ZV]

I recently bought a relatively new K3 (#8641).  In the process of adjusting the Main VFO drag, I noticed the shaft has some minor (few mm?) slippage (perpendicular to the front panel).  Is this normal on recent K3 units or is it a defective encoder?  

Or is it a design "feature" to adjust the drag with the knob in and then pull it out if I want it to spin fast freely.  (GRIN)

73,  Bill  W4ZV

[Don Wilhelm]

Bill,

That sounds like what can happen if the nut(s) on the encoder shaft
bearing are not tight.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/5/2017 6:47 AM, Bill W4ZV wrote:
> I recently bought a relatively new K3 (#8641).  In the process of adjusting
> the Main VFO drag, I noticed the shaft has some minor (few mm?) slippage
> (perpendicular to the front panel).  Is this normal on recent K3 units or is
> it a defective encoder?
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[Bill W4ZV]

Thanks Don!  Indeed that was the problem and happily I didn't need to remove the front panel.  

73,  Bill  W4ZV