K3: keyboard problems

[Michael van Hauten]

Hi Elecrafters,
my new K3 #4739 is ready and works fine. Only one problem is the band switch. Switching the bands up by pressing the right side of the bandswitch works very well. But for switching the bands down you need a lot of pressure, so much that the K3 moves backwards on the table. Any solution for this problem?
Thanks for your help.
Michael, DC0ZO
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[Bill W4ZV]

Michael van Hauten wrote

Hi Elecrafters,
my new K3 #4739 is ready and works fine. Only one problem is the band switch. Switching the bands up by pressing the right side of the bandswitch works very well. But for switching the bands down you need a lot of pressure, so much that the K3 moves backwards on the table. Any solution for this problem?

Hallo Michael,

You didn't say if your unit is factory or kit, but my guess is the front panel assembly is not properly inserted into the front panel sheet metal.  Make sure the BAND switch is centered in the panel cutout and not binding on the left side.  If it's binding, you will need to remove the front panel assembly and reseat to the sheet metal.  

Otherwise you may need a new front panel assembly from Elecraft if the switch itself is bad.  I doubt that switch can be easily repaired behind the rubber buttons but you should contact K3support at elecraft.com for advice.

73 & GL!

Bill