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ab2tc

VFO B knob cracked

Hi all,

Suddenly I discovered that there is a big crack in the VFO B knob extending from the set screw. Anybody heard about that one before? Rig has been indoors with controlled temperature for years and never gets moved. I have a more modest radio for that purpose (IC7200).

http://ab2tc.com/knob_crack.jpg

AB2TC - Knut.

John Harper AE5X

Re: VFO B knob cracked

>Suddenly I discovered that there is a big crack in the VFO B knob extending

>from the set screw. Anybody heard about that one before?

Yes - here's mine:

http://www.ae5x.com/photos/vfo_b.jpg

John AE5X

http://www.ae5x.com/blog

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Matt Zilmer-3

Re: VFO B knob cracked

You should contact Elecraft customer support to request a replacement.

73,
matt W6NIA

On Sun, 17 Aug 2014 10:25:47 -0500, you wrote:

>>Suddenly I discovered that there is a big crack in the VFO B knob extending
>
>>from the set screw. Anybody heard about that one before?
>
>
>
>Yes - here's mine:
>
>http://www.ae5x.com/photos/vfo_b.jpg
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>
>
>John AE5X
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>http://www.ae5x.com/blog
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Rick Commo-2

Re: VFO B knob cracked

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And my VFO B knob was discovered to have one at Field Day this year.
-rick, k7log

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wayne burdick

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This should never happen, but if it does, we'll replace it immediately, no charge. Just send an email to [hidden email].

73,
Wayne
N6KR

On Aug 17, 2014, at 8:17 AM, ab2tc <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Suddenly I discovered that there is a big crack in the VFO B knob extending
> from the set screw. Anybody heard about that one before? Rig has been
> indoors with controlled temperature for years and never gets moved. I have a
> more modest radio for that purpose (IC7200).
>
> http://ab2tc.com/knob_crack.jpg
>
> AB2TC - Knut.

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ab2tc

Re: VFO B knob cracked

Hi,

E-mail to parts submitted. Service like this is certainly unprecedented in the industry.

Knut - AB2TC (ser# 82)

wayne burdick wrote

This should never happen, but if it does, we'll replace it immediately, no charge. Just send an email to [hidden email].

73,
Wayne
N6KR

On Aug 17, 2014, at 8:17 AM, ab2tc <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Suddenly I discovered that there is a big crack in the VFO B knob extending
> from the set screw. Anybody heard about that one before? Rig has been
> indoors with controlled temperature for years and never gets moved. I have a
> more modest radio for that purpose (IC7200).
>
> http://ab2tc.com/knob_crack.jpg
>
> AB2TC - Knut.
<snip>

VK7JB

Re: VFO B knob cracked

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My VFO B knob cracked within 6 months of assembly. It was replaced immediately under warranty and no problems since.

Cheers,
John
VK7JB
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Doug VE3VS

Re: VFO B knob cracked

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I discovered a crack in my VFO B knob several months ago. I mended it with a bit of "super glue" (cyaonacrylate). My serial range is 33xx, I've had it for a few years.

Doug, VE3VS

Mike K2MK

Re: VFO B knob cracked

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Hi Knut,

The sudden response to your post prompted me to take out the flashlight. Mine has a hairline crack from the setscrew back towards the front panel. The crack is not present from the setscrew to the face of the knob. My unit is S/N 22xx from 2008.

73,
Mike K2MK

ab2tc wrote

Hi all,

Suddenly I discovered that there is a big crack in the VFO B knob extending from the set screw. Anybody heard about that one before? Rig has been indoors with controlled temperature for years and never gets moved. I have a more modest radio for that purpose (IC7200).

http://ab2tc.com/knob_crack.jpg

AB2TC - Knut.

Dave Jones

Re: VFO B knob cracked

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And mine too. :-(

Dave Jones
VK4FD

[hidden email] wrote on 08/18/2014 07:21 AM:

> My VFO B knob cracked within 6 months of assembly. It was replaced immediately under warranty and no problems since.
>
> Cheers,
> John
> VK7JB
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k6dgw

Re: VFO B knob cracked

My K3 is S/N 642. I just looked as closely as I can at my age under
good light, and detect no VFO B knob cracks. I did lose the AF/RF gain
knobs and the ones below it, Elecraft replaced them immediately. I
think tomorrow, when there's daylight, I'll check all the other knobs,
but I really don't stress about them, if they break the E-folks will
replace them.

I seem to remember some traffic some time ago that they got a bad batch
from a vendor. After the military, I supported my family as an
engineer, and I do know how difficult QC is when you have multiple
vendors. Initially, Henry Ford not only made all the automobiles, he
also made all the parts. That didn't last long in a capitalist economy. :-)

73,

Fred K6DGW
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On 8/17/2014 7:07 PM, Dave Jones wrote:

> And mine too. :-(
>
> Dave Jones
> VK4FD
>
> [hidden email] wrote on 08/18/2014 07:21 AM:
>> My VFO B knob cracked within 6 months of assembly. It was replaced
>> immediately under warranty and no problems since.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> John
>> VK7JB

wayne burdick

Re: VFO B knob cracked

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Fred Jensen <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I seem to remember some traffic some time ago that they got a bad batch from a vendor.

We did. It's impossible trace individual plastic knobs by batch, so we just replace them as they come up.

Wayne
N6KR

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Michael Eberle

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When I ordered a replacement I was charged $6, but probably didn't
mention anything about my original one cracking.

Mike
KI0HA

On 8/17/2014 10:55 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

> This should never happen, but if it does, we'll replace it immediately, no charge. Just send an email to [hidden email].
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
> On Aug 17, 2014, at 8:17 AM, ab2tc <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Suddenly I discovered that there is a big crack in the VFO B knob extending
>> from the set screw. Anybody heard about that one before?
>

Mike K2MK

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Elecraft is a one of a kind company. The owner was on the reflector Sunday evening reassuring everyone that the cracked knobs will be replaced. I sent an e-mail off to Parts Sunday evening and received an automatic reply but more importantly I received a personalized e-mail sent at 6:52 AM west coast time on Monday.

What an excellent organization.

73,
Mike K2MK

Dave Jones wrote

And mine too. :-(

Dave Jones
VK4FD

[hidden email] wrote on 08/18/2014 07:21 AM:
> My VFO B knob cracked within 6 months of assembly. It was replaced immediately under warranty and no problems since.
>
> Cheers,
> John
> VK7JB

Steve Ward

Re: VFO B knob cracked

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Just checked mine, s/n 1544 (vintage 2009) and sure enough it's cracked
too...

Steve
AD7OG
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Poul Erik Karlshøj (PKA)-2

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And mine...
OZ4UN

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> Den 18/08/2014 kl. 04.08 skrev "Dave Jones" <[hidden email]>:
>
> And mine too. :-(
>
> Dave Jones
> VK4FD
>
> [hidden email] wrote on 08/18/2014 07:21 AM:
>> My VFO B knob cracked within 6 months of assembly. It was replaced immediately under warranty and no problems since.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> John
>> VK7JB
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