[Yaesu] VFO Shaft Locked Up

[n4kg@juno.com]

At 0430Z Saturday of the CQ WW SSB DX Contest, 
the Main Tuning Control Shaft FROZE UP on my 
FT-990.  I assume this was caused by galling between
the shaft and the outer sleeve on the optical controller.

Has this happened to anyone else?

Can it be repaired?

Does Yaesu have a permanent solution to this problem?

(i.e., if I buy a replacement control will it last 'forever'?)

Has this problem ever presented itself on any of the
newer radios?

Tom  N4KG@JUNO.com


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