Elecraft KX3 Speaker Grille Instructions - Manual (Page 7)

Elecraft KX3 Application Note – Installing the Speaker Grille Cloth Page 7 of 9
Replace the encoder. Be sure to include the lock washer if your encoder has one inside the front cover. Hold the
KX3 so the encoder shaft points horizontally or upward until it is through the front panel to avoid losing the lock
washer inside the KX3. Be sure the encoder is oriented as shown in Figure 11 and that the four pins engage the
sockets on the CP board as shown.
Figure 11. Replacing the Encoder.
Replace encoder nut and lock washer on the front (see Figure 4). A wrench is not required. Needle nose pliers
apply enough torque to properly secure the encoder.
Replace the VFO knob by reversing the procedure shown in Figure 2. Before replacing the finger grip on the
knob, set the pressure against the felt washer for the amount of drag you prefer. Move the knob in small increments,
retightening the set screw after each adjustment, to find the desired amount of drag. A good starting point is to set the
KX3 face up and let the weight of the knob define the pressure before tightening the set screw. When you are
satisfied, replace the finger grip.