Another tweak would also be nice . . .
Either of two modifications would be nice when the main KX3 VFO knob has
been replaced with the 73CNC weighted tuning knob
(http://www.73cnc.com/product_p/kx3deluxe.htm). I am assuming both the
SideKX and the 73CNC people will look to the other to make the necessary
correction, so in the end probably nothing will end up happening.
The problem is that the 73CNC weighted tuning knob, while an exact
duplicate of the stock KX3 knob, ends up being "a silly little
millimeter" taller than necessary to clear the plastic cover. The curve
of the cover is just enough lower that itcannot snap "cleanly" onto the
KX3. While barely managing to clear therow of buttons, it DOES put those
buttons at risk.
One can live with it if one is carefulwhenplacing the cover on the
radio, but the cover cannot completely snap in place with the 73CNC knob
installed.
It should be noted, however, that the 73CNC weighted knob was machined
to be an exact duplicate of the KX3 knob, which it is, and is
beautifully done.Clearly, 73CNC was unaware of the SideKX cover when the
weighted knob was being designed.Perhaps likewise for the SideKX
people. In any event, it's neither manufacture's fault. But a
tallercover would be nice and probably the easiest to remedy.
73,
Kent K9ZTV
On 10/9/2013 11:27 AM, Ariel Jacala wrote:
I have it too and I like it. Only caution - when you remove the cover
carefully remove it straight up and not lift up on one side. The is a risk of
putting a lot of lateral force on the side buttons. Pulling straight up
ensures, the cover does not apply any side force on the buttons while being
removed. Perhaps - Scott can tweak the design so this is not possible. A quick
fix is to relieve the middle portion of the cover at the ends.
Ariel NY4G
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On Oct 8, 2013, at 7:04 PM, "Tom Rousseau" <t...@gorge.net> wrote:
This is the perfect tweak to the superb KX3 design, especially for safely
carrying the radio in a backpack. Beautiful design, superbly executed in
the fine Elecraft tradition. Looks good, works well.
Thanks, Scott!!
Tom K7PJT
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