Re: K3 Knobs

Posted by Iain MacDonnell - N6ML-2 on
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/K3-Knobs-tp2929862p2929902.html



[hidden email] wrote:

> (Snip)
>
>
> The knobs in the bad batch will crack/split with just a slight
> tightening of their set screws.  That's what I encountered.  I've
> installed many equipment knobs over the years and was careful to not
> over tighten the sets screws per Elecraft's instructions.  
> Never-the-less the old ones cracked.  Elecraft replaced them and so far
> all is well.
> END quote:
>
> Amazing, does anyone know the serial number range that these brittle knobs were shipped?
>
> Are we talking about the four identical knobs but not the VFO's?

No, we're talking about the AF/RF gain knobs. The "four identical"
ones don't have set-screws.

     ~Iain / N6ML



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