Elecraft KX3 Speaker Grille Instructions - Manual (Page 3)

Elecraft KX3 Application Note – Installing the Speaker Grille Cloth Page 3 of 9
Removing the VFO Encoder
Remove the VFO knob as shown in Figure 2.Use your fingernails or a soft tool to free the finger grip. A sharp tool
may scratch the knob.
Figure 2. Removing the VFO Knob.
Turn the assembly over so you can see the back of the encoder. There are two types of encoders used in the KX3. One
has a shield soldered to the back of the encoder and the other has a shield that mounts onto the front. If your encoder has a
soldered shield, there is a lock washer on the inside of the front panel. Take care not to lose the lock washer between the
front panel and the CP board when you remove the encoder in the following steps.
Figure 3. Encoder Types.