KX1 encoder trouble

[Pierre]

Hi to all... The encoder on my KX1 is beginning to show some trouble. Sometimes, if I turn it counterclockwise, the numbers are going up and down erratically before they stabilise after stopping turning the knob. After, I can still work with the rig . Any idea, or is it time to replace it (seems easy to do)...?

Thanks de Pierre VE2PID
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[Don Wilhelm-4]

Pierre,

Yes, it sounds like a new encoder is in order - but first check to be
certain the firmware chip is plugged fully into its socket since that
sometimes gives similar symptoms.
If you have good de-soldering tools, replacing the encoder is no big
deal.  If not, cut the pins at the top, and work out the two mounting
lugs by alternately heating and tipping the assembly from side to side.  
When finished, clean up with solder wick and install the new encoder.

73,
Don W3FPR

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> Hi to all... The encoder on my KX1 is beginning to show some trouble. Sometimes, if I turn it counterclockwise, the numbers are going up and down erratically before they stabilise after stopping turning the knob. After, I can still work with the rig . Any idea, or is it time to replace it (seems easy to do)...?
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> Thanks de Pierre VE2PID
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[k6dgw]

Pierre wrote:
> Hi to all... The encoder on my KX1 is beginning to show some trouble.
> Sometimes, if I turn it counterclockwise, the numbers are going up
> and down erratically before they stabilise after stopping turning the
> knob. After, I can still work with the rig . Any idea, or is it time
> to replace it (seems easy to do)...?

Mine started doing the same thing.  I found it worked better if I put
pressure on the knob toward the paddle.  I got an RSA# and KX1 is now on
its way to Don.  I don't desolder well, even if I can see what I'm
doing, which is becoming hard these days as parts get smaller.

73,

Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the 2009 Cal QSO Party  3-4 Oct 2009
- www.cqp.org
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