Mouser has a set of machined aluminum knobs that work very well - they are black and match pretty well. Part number is: 506-KN5700B1/4 . Not cheap but they will last.
Bob W6VY ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill W4ZV" <btipp...@alum.mit.edu> To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 8:14 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 3.06 and KRX3 > > UA9CDC: > >>4) AF knob has recently fallen apart. I have discussed that with >>several >>other users here in Russia and found that it is pretty common case. >>It would >>be good to have substitute knobs made of some better plastic or >>aluminum. >>Is there a source somewhere in the US? > > Google concentric knobs??? I had one break as well about a year and > a half ago due > to slightly over-tightening it. No problems since. > > > My first unit had the same problem. After replacing that knob and > building 2 additional K3s, I've had no further problems. I believe > this is a matter of learning not to over-torque the knob screws (I > routinely do this to things). I'm happy to learn that Russians are > just as heavy handed as I am. :-) > > 73, Bill > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
