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VX-1700 VFO Mode Issue

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n000765

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Hello everyone. I have a VX-1700 that has the VFO mode enabled. I can change frequencies using the keypad on the front of the radio or using the UP/DOWN buttons on the microphone. The frequency will not, however, change when I rotate the CH knob.

For instance, if the frequency on the display is 28.361.1, it changes back and forth between 28.361.1 and 28.362.1 as I turn the CH knob (the STEP size is 1 kHz). It doesn't matter whether I rotate the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise. The same thing happens in MEMORY and ITU modes.

I've tried using the CK-11 field programming key in the DATA jack, but it doesn't help. I'm wondering if something else needs to be enabled in the software, or if the CH encoder is broken. Any ideas? Thanks.
 
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Just a GUESS. It sounds like the ch knob "encoder". Vertex/Yaesu had a few radios over the years that did that kind of crap.
I'm not sure if Yaesu stocks parts for these or not, but worth a try because of their low prices.
 
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UPDATE: Problem solved.

The tiny (almost microscopic) ribbon cable that connects the VFO encoder board to the front panel circuit board had a bad
connection. I disconnected the ribbon cable and reinstalled it, making sure it was firmly in place at both ends...problem fixed.
 
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