Barry N1EU wrote:
>
> I also found the K3 to be a great performer in the tough condx this
> weekend.
>
> I must quibble a bit about the tuning knob however. I find it just about
> impossible to adjust it for slight damping without feeling asymmetric drag
> against the felt washer. I can't get it to feel smooth, yet damped. I've
> been very careful in making slight adjustments and just can't find a sweet
> spot. I'm not loving the felt washer adjustment system - am I missing
> something?
>
>
Likewise here operating single band 160 in the contest. I have 306 Qs in 74
countries before our final hour of darkness, including at least two other
K3s (VP6DX and F5VJC). I've not heard *any* IMD products the entire weekend
and this included Friday night when I operated with the preamp on just to
see if I might induce some (before the QRN front then over Texas got
unbearable).
Regarding the Main VFO knob, when I finished my unit I found I had a felt
washer left over. Re-read the instructions and found I only installed one
washer...oops! However, my knob action is silky smooth, spins freely and
yet has positive action and never counter-rotates when it stops. That's
exactly how I like it so I'm not adding the second washer. Others may want
more friction but this is perfect for me.
73, Bill W4ZV
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