Dave N8SBE wrote :
"I've had difficulties getting into the setup menu with a long push, because the encoder is really sensitive."
This is exactly why, when I assembled my v5 uBITX, I didn't use the push shiwtch on the encoder, but instead connected a separate red SPST push switch on the front panel of the radio. Works like a charm with no interference to or from the encoder.
73,
... Martin VE3OAT