Re: KX-1 buttons
Posted by
kevinr@coho.net on
Apr 04, 2011; 8:40pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/KX-1-buttons-tp6239849p6240155.html
Hi Ray,
I most likely would not have heard you. Band was not happy during
ECN/20.
73 and GL,
Kevin. KD5ONS
On Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:15:57 -0700, Albers <
[hidden email]> wrote:
> Last night I was ready to try checking into ECN-20 with my KX-1 but
> couldn't get off 40 meters. The band pushbutton simply would not
> respond. (I did do an ohmmeter check just now, to verify that it is
> indeed a switch failure and not a bad solder joint!)
>
> I haven't kept track, but if memory serves, this is about the third time
> I've had to replace a pushbutton switch - my KX-1 is serial number 608
> and I built it in April 2004.
>
> Has anyone had similar troubles? More importantly, anyone have
> suggestions on where I might get more dependable switches? I have a
> circuit board in my junk box with a bunch of snap action switches that I
> think might fit the PCB holes, but I'd have to find a way to glue the
> blue button caps on, or rig some sort of substitute.
>
> 73
> Ray K2HYD
> KX-1 # 608
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