Alinco DJ-X10 keypad failure

[K4NNW]

For some reason, I decided to dig out the Alinco DJ-X10K and make sure it was still working properly. At first, the volume and squelch rockers didn't want to work properly, so I did a soft reset. Afterwards, the volume and squelch started working properly, but I couldn't use the 1, 2, and 3 keys. All the other keys and buttons appear to be working properly. Have any of y'all ever run across this before?

 

[trap5858]

Is it possible there are some dirty contacts in that row? Try a little air blast around the keys. It's been a while since I had an x-10 but I never had those issues. Maybe another soft restore is in order.

 

[bryan_herbert]

The X-10 uses softpad on copper? contacts like the Yaesu FT-50 and when they wear out the push button pad has to be replaced. Its an easy and very cheap fix, I did it when I owned my X-10.