++++++++++++++++++ To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2003 13:37:53 -0400 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RIT Instability From: Gilbert J Cross Pots do get dirty and one thing I would try first would be to wick a good contact cleaner down the shaft of the pot after removing the knob. A few drops will do the job nicely . I keep a supply of Caig Deoxit D5 handy. RS can supply. Gil K8EAG On Sun, 13 Apr 2003 07:27:22 -0400 "johnk1jd" writes: > When adjusting the RIT on my older K2's, the frequency jumps around a > small amount within the RIT range rather than tuning smoothly. There > is no instability when the knob is stationary. This problem began on > SN #139 after several years of use, then SN #583. > > Several questions: Is this a common problem? Is the only solution > replacing the pot's? > > Thanks & 73, > John K1JD > Jamestown, RI +++++++++++++++++++