I came over from a 718 also. I tune with my left thumb with the rest of the hand resting on the table and the fingertips on the bottom of the radio. I don't have any problems hitting other buttons or knobs. I with there were a freewheeling dimple, but it's not a major problem, I just use a lighter touch with my thumb. Rob NV5E
> Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:41:52 -0800 > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] QST Review: Minor Quibble > > > Hi, > > I tune with my right forefinger and I have the same problem, although not > too seriously. Coming to the K3 from an ICOM IC-718 I had grown accustomed > to using my thumb in the swiveling dimple on that machine's tuning knob. I > really miss that. I would pay real dollars for somebody to come up with a > YeaComWood quality tuning knob that would fit the K3. > > > > Bob Schreibmaier wrote: >> >>>This really IS a minor quibble, but the QST review noted that some hams >>>might prefer the larger and more widely spaced buttons and knobs on "full >>>size" transceivers. Turns out this isn't generally correct. >> >> I don't own a K3, at least, not yet, but got to >> play with one at a Frankford Radio Club meeting. >> >> I don't have a problem with the size of the knobs >> and/or buttons. However, the tuning knob is too >> close to the power and width controls. I tune >> with my left hand and found myself hitting those >> controls a lot. Rather annoying. >> >> > > > ----- > AB2TC - Knut > -- > View this message in context: > http://n2.nabble.com/QST-Review%3A-Minor-Quibble-tp1583014p1583129.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _________________________________________________________________ Proud to be a PC? Show the world. Download the “I’m a PC” Messenger themepack now. hthttp://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/119642558/direct/01/_______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
