Fwd: [Yaesu] VFO Shaft Locked Up

[dj2001@mn.rr.com]

I had it happen on a Icom 775, and had to replace the optical encoder, $75.

I think thats your only option, I dont know how much the Yaesu one is.

I have not heard of any failures of the optical encoder on Yaesu 
rigs.  Yours is just a fluke.

Good luck

D.J.


>
>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
>