K3 encoder backlash?

[AC6JA]

I have a factory-built K3 #3215 and have always noticed a significant  
amount of backlash on the four encoders located just left of the VFO A  knob.
Has this been improved on newer K3's?  Is there a replacement option  or a
newer front panel available to improve this?
Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks.
 
 
Mike AC6JA
K3 #3215
P3 #2039
KPA500 #809

 
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[N5GE-2]

No "backlash" on #806 or #1055.

73,
Tom
Amateur Radio Operator N5GE
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On Sat, 7 Jul 2012 18:01:42 -0400 (EDT), [hidden email] wrote:

>I have a factory-built K3 #3215 and have always noticed a significant  
>amount of backlash on the four encoders located just left of the VFO A  knob.
>Has this been improved on newer K3's?  Is there a replacement option  or a
>newer front panel available to improve this?
>Any info would be appreciated.
>Thanks.
>
>
>Mike AC6JA
>K3 #3215
>P3 #2039
>KPA500 #809
>
>
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[N5NA]

I have SN 3329 and think I have the same thing.  I'd call it more play
than backlash.  I think there was a short period where Elecraft used
some different encoders than they'd been using and ours have these encoders.

I built a K3 about 5 months earlier for our club.  Those encoders have
light detents with no play/backlash.

I've considered contacting Elecraft about replacing my encoders but
never have.

73, Alan N5NA


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> I have a factory-built K3 #3215 and have always noticed a significant
> amount of backlash on the four encoders located just left of the VFO A  knob.
> Has this been improved on newer K3's?  Is there a replacement option  or a
> newer front panel available to improve this?
> Any info would be appreciated.
> Thanks.
>  
>  
> Mike AC6JA
> K3 #3215
> P3 #2039
> KPA500 #809

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