[Elecraft] Knobs
Anyone here who knows the Mouser/Farnell/Digi part number for the knobs (centre and outer) for AF/SUB on the K3? Having several K3’s (not K3S) here for updates/mods/repair and want to replace the broken ones. 73, Evert PA2KW __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Knobs!!
K3 and K2 Knobs. Several years ago someone told me about a Yaesu rubber covered knob which would be a plus for my beloved K2 main tuning. Don't remember which Yaesu knob, but could find out if anyone is interested. Anyway, after $16 it was on the K2 and I've always been happy with it. I like the K3 main knob better than the original K2 knob, but silly as it may appear, with a super rig like the K3, I wish it were softer. Don't laugh! A rubber cover on B would be nice also. I pulled one of the Orion's main knobs off and placed it on the K3. Nice. Larger and an okay feel. Ten-Tec only recently has a new softer rubber cover for the knobs used on the two main knobs for the Orions and perhaps other equipment, don't know. And in color, glory be! The original knob is back on the K3 and it may stay unless I can obtain another Orion knob. But I'm open to anything and the jury is out. Told you this was silly since the K3 will not be more outstanding with a gold plated knob nor is the Orion a better rig with a large soft rubber knob. But boys will play silly games, won't we? OR is it a game? A game to want our toys, especially the K3 toy's main point of contact (the one we will touch, fondle and caress for years to come!), to have as good a feel as possible? I'm not rich, but would find a way to have the BEST darn rubber covered knob on the planet. Deep thoughts. 73, lynn W4NL ___ 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
[Elecraft] knobs
I sent Elecraft an e mail this past weekend & my replacement ones came today. Very fast indeed! I'm happy with the stock knobs but to each his own. k9il __ 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
[Elecraft] Knobs
I've been reading the posts about knobs for several months, and I was trying to resist the temptation to voice my objection to the knobs on my K3 (#3020). After all, I decided on the K3 because of it's advertised and acclaimed performance, not the cosmetics or knobs. The situation though, reminds me of the line in the original Mash movie (adapted for K3 owners): "Just because we're K3 owners, doesn't mean we're barbarians". Translated: we should be able to own one of the best radios ever made AND have knobs that both look good and work properly. No, I wouldn't spend $200, but I would spend enough to make a substantial improvement. Actually, some of the alternatives can also be very expensive. For example, I've considered buying a Pro III just to impress visitors to the shack (beautiful display and nice knobs). Of course when they would leave, I would turn off the Pro III, and turn on the K3. Prior to reading any of the complaints, when I was assembling the K3 and came upon the "nested knobs", I couldn't believe that they didn't have brass inserts. I thought, "they sure must have come a long way in injection molded plastics to be able to make nested knobs with the necessary dimension controls to assure proper operation". I was also surprised to see that the shift-width-speed-cmp knobs were a push-on design, and they looked like they were too short for the length of the shafts. I tried to keep an open mind, figuring that these guys must know what they are doing--they've produced a radio that some very experienced hams are raving about. Well, after assembly was complete. 1) The nested knobs would not operate unless they were "un-nested", due to concentricity problems. Brass inserts would solve the problem, because the brass is drilled after assembly of the knob, assuring concentricity. 2) The shift-width-speed-cmp knobs still don't look right to me. Also, I had a problem with them falling off. Elecraft rushed me a new set of knobs, but the problem continued. I finally but a small dab of contact cement on each knob, to keep them from falling off. I would prefer a knob with a brass insert and a set screw, as opposed to using glue. Group Dynamics at the Radio Factories? If an engineer at one of the major brand radio companies submitted a design with theses knobs, he would be beaten into submission at one of the many stages of design review. While a smaller company like Elecraft can be very agile, and can respond quickly to customer needs there can also be a disadvantage when a key man is invested in a marginal design concept. Junior engineers don't make eye contact, or stare off in a different direction, maybe whistling. You may hear comments like, "If you know what's good for you, don't say anything to the old man about those knobs."--just kidding, Wayne. The Missing Link? In a few hundred years when archeologists are examining the remains of old radios, one of the pressing questions will be: Were software defined radios developed because we lost the ability to make knobs, or did we loose the ability to make knobs because of software defined radios? We wouldn't want the K3 to be known as the missing link, would we? Respectfully submitted, Dan - W4TQ (ham for 50 years!) __ 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
[Elecraft] knobs
I haven't even received my K3 (kit) yet and already I'm all riled up about its knobs (HI). James, if you have something you like better for knobs and you change them, more power to you. If someone doesn't like the color of the cabinet and wants to take an airbrush to it and paint it Porsche Torch Red, great. It wouldn't offend me . Come to think of it, might be stunning painted red! And if someone loves the feel and appearance of the stock knobs that is great too. Changing the knobs is not something that should raise anyone's blood pressure, one way or t'other. Particularly cosmetic things are just a matter of opinion, and if a knob fractures that's a good excuse to try something different if it strikes your fancy. And who needs an excuse? Like any other modification or personalization, its interesting to see/hear about. Viva la difference. Bill - W7AAZ __ 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
[Elecraft] Knobs
Any fine instrument which is a pleasure to use, like a good KWM-2A, has great tactile feedback from the controls (knobs). Turn the main knob or the AF gain knob on a FT-9000 and then on a K3 to know the difference. Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:10:49 -0600 > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 w/Aluminum Spinner? - What am I missing here? > > The thread was about the knob weight. > > As one of our friends from across the pond commented earlier"It's > a man thing" > > John > > > At 09:42 PM 10/08/08, you wrote: > > >>Why do Elecraft owners want to change the knob? I just don't get >>it. Then the discussion on this thread turned to how bad or large >>or whatever the picture was. >> >>What is so great about the knob? I just don't get it! >> >>The K3 looks great with the stock knob. >> >>Lee - K0WA >>"Curmudgeon" >> >> >> >>In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short >>supply. If you don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense >>and use it. If you can't find any Common Sense, ask for help from >>somebody who has some Common Sense. Is Common Sense divine? >>___ >>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 > > ___ > 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 ___ 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
[Elecraft] Knobs
I have been trying to find replacement knobs for my K3 on the order page. Does anyone know where they are located? I was fiddling with my gain controls yesterday while waiting for my sked when I noticed a crack had developed between the Allen screws. I have had the rig for a number of years and this is the first time I have seen the crack. Kevin. KD5ONS __ 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
[Elecraft] knobs
I put the knob from my defunct ICOM 740 on my K2. Very nice in every way altho it hides one of the little ^ symbols on the display. eric VA7DZ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Knobs
Evert, Contact Elecraft support. At one time (long ago), Eric said that those concentric knobs would be replaced at no cost to the customer. Perhaps that directive is still in place. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/25/2023 5:23 PM, ev...@pa2kw.com wrote: Anyone here who knows the Mouser/Farnell/Digi part number for the knobs (centre and outer) for AF/SUB on the K3? Having several K3’s (not K3S) here for updates/mods/repair and want to replace the broken ones. 73, Evert PA2KW __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
RE: [Elecraft] Knobs!!
I made a nice (IMHO) rubber covering for the knob on my K2 by cutting out a short sleeve from a bicycle innner tube. That is stretched onto the perimeter of the K2 knob. Do it carefully and it looks like it came that way. I have no problems with the VFO knobs on my K3. I love my K3 (and K2). 73, Phil NS7P -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Lynn Lamb, W4NL Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 7:18 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Knobs!! K3 and K2 Knobs. Several years ago someone told me about a Yaesu rubber covered knob which would be a plus for my beloved K2 main tuning. Don't remember which Yaesu knob, but could find out if anyone is interested. Anyway, after $16 it was on the K2 and I've always been happy with it. I like the K3 main knob better than the original K2 knob, but silly as it may appear, with a super rig like the K3, I wish it were softer. Don't laugh! A rubber cover on B would be nice also. I pulled one of the Orion's main knobs off and placed it on the K3. Nice. Larger and an okay feel. Ten-Tec only recently has a new softer rubber cover for the knobs used on the two main knobs for the Orions and perhaps other equipment, don't know. And in color, glory be! The original knob is back on the K3 and it may stay unless I can obtain another Orion knob. But I'm open to anything and the jury is out. Told you this was silly since the K3 will not be more outstanding with a gold plated knob nor is the Orion a better rig with a large soft rubber knob. But boys will play silly games, won't we? OR is it a game? A game to want our toys, especially the K3 toy's main point of contact (the one we will touch, fondle and caress for years to come!), to have as good a feel as possible? I'm not rich, but would find a way to have the BEST darn rubber covered knob on the planet. Deep thoughts. 73, lynn W4NL ___ 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 ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] knobs
I received mine VERY fast but I'm in the US. As a retired postal clerk I can tell you lots of stories about shipping thru customs. I retired before 911 but even in 2000 some countries were fast & some slow or stop. Even the smallest padded bag took a month to clear customs in France. One customer sent cremated ashes to Mexico. That was over 3 months til delivery. I could speak dozens of such stories. Hang in there. They'll arrive. k9il K3 #2626 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Knobs
Dan, I just finished assembling my new K3 #3281 and had the same issue with the concentric knobs. They wobbled badly enough that they could not be nested together and didn't feel right to me. I solved the problem by making a bushing for the knobs by wrapping a single layer of thin packing tape, the cheap kind that Office Depot sells, around the shafts. More than one layer was too much thickness. Now the knobs turn without wobbling and are nested together as they should be. I wrote Wayne about this, and he passed it on to one of his engineers, but have not heard back from him. I said it would be nice if the knobs had metal inserts. Otherwise, I am very pleased with the fit and finish of the K3. I did not have any issues with the smaller knobs. In fact, they were a tight fit. 73, Charlie, K4ZRJ (a ham since 1958). Dan wrote: > I've been reading the posts about knobs for several months, and I was trying > to resist the temptation to voice my objection to the knobs on my K3 (#3020). > After all, I decided on the K3 because of it's advertised and acclaimed > performance, not the cosmetics or knobs. > > The situation though, reminds me of the line in the original Mash movie > (adapted for K3 owners): "Just because we're K3 owners, doesn't mean we're > barbarians". Translated: we should be able to own one of the best radios > ever made AND have knobs that both look good and work properly. No, I > wouldn't spend $200, but I would spend enough to make a substantial > improvement. Actually, some of the alternatives can also be very expensive. > For example, I've considered buying a Pro III just to impress visitors to the > shack (beautiful display and nice knobs). Of course when they would leave, I > would turn off the Pro III, and turn on the K3. > > Prior to reading any of the complaints, when I was assembling the K3 and came > upon the "nested knobs", I couldn't believe that they didn't have brass > inserts. I thought, "they sure must have come a long way in injection molded > plastics to be able to make nested knobs with the necessary dimension > controls to assure proper operation". I was also surprised to see that the > shift-width-speed-cmp knobs were a push-on design, and they looked like they > were too short for the length of the shafts. > > I tried to keep an open mind, figuring that these guys must know what they > are doing--they've produced a radio that some very experienced hams are > raving about. > > Well, after assembly was complete. > > 1) The nested knobs would not operate unless they were "un-nested", due to > concentricity problems. Brass inserts would solve the problem, because the > brass is drilled after assembly of the knob, assuring concentricity. > > 2) The shift-width-speed-cmp knobs still don't look right to me. Also, I had > a problem with them falling off. Elecraft rushed me a new set of knobs, but > the problem continued. I finally but a small dab of contact cement on each > knob, to keep them from falling off. I would prefer a knob with a brass > insert and a set screw, as opposed to using glue. > > Group Dynamics at the Radio Factories? > If an engineer at one of the major brand radio companies submitted a design > with theses knobs, he would be beaten into submission at one of the many > stages of design review. While a smaller company like Elecraft can be very > agile, and can respond quickly to customer needs there can also be a > disadvantage when a key man is invested in a marginal design concept. Junior > engineers don't make eye contact, or stare off in a different direction, > maybe whistling. You may hear comments like, "If you know what's good for > you, don't say anything to the old man about those knobs."--just kidding, > Wayne. > > The Missing Link? > In a few hundred years when archeologists are examining the remains of old > radios, one of the pressing questions will be: > Were software defined radios developed because we lost the ability to make > knobs, or did we loose the ability to make knobs because of software defined > radios? We wouldn't want the K3 to be known as the missing link, would we? > > Respectfully submitted, > Dan - W4TQ (ham for 50 years!) > __ > 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 > > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Knobs
I have K3 #1029. The nested knobs are perfectly concentric to my eye. The Shift/Width knobs don't fall off and are not too short. None have cracked in one year of almost daily service. Perhaps there have been some incompatible production variations along the way. I don't doubt you are having a problem but have to disagree with your comments about design. The original design seems perfectly adequate if #1029 is any indication. 73, Drew AF2Z On Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:18:38 -0400, Dan - W4TQ (ham for 50 years!) wrote: > >Group Dynamics at the Radio Factories? >If an engineer at one of the major brand radio companies submitted a design >with theses knobs, he would be beaten into submission at one of the many >stages of design review. While a smaller company like Elecraft can be very >agile, and can respond quickly to customer needs there can also be a >disadvantage when a key man is invested in a marginal design concept. Junior >engineers don't make eye contact, or stare off in a different direction, maybe >whistling. You may hear comments like, "If you know what's good for you, >don't say anything to the old man about those knobs."--just kidding, Wayne. > __ 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
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Hi Drew, Let's differentiate between an engineering concept and a manufacturing design. The engineering concept of these knobs is certainly reasonable. For example, when nested knobs nest properly, that's just fine.--they look good and work as planned. Great concept! A design that is suitable for manufacturing is quite a different thing, however. Obviously, the goal is for the knobs to work properly not just on your K3, but on ALL other K3's as well. The design dimension tolerances must be specified in view of the manufacturing precision which is available to implement the design concept. Some of us think that a different design concept could be mass produced with more precision so that all of the knobs work properly on all of the K3's. I'm sure there are several who will be glad to hear that this is my last comment on knobs--honest. 73, Dan - W4TQ ps: The superb fit of the K3 chassis/enclosure parts demonstrates that there is someone at Elecraft who thoroughly understands manufacturing design tolerances. Congratulations on a great job in that area of the mechanical design. I have K3 #1029. The nested knobs are perfectly concentric to my eye. The Shift/Width knobs don't fall off and are not too short. None have cracked in one year of almost daily service. Perhaps there have been some incompatible production variations along the way. I don't doubt you are having a problem but have to disagree with your comments about design. The original design seems perfectly adequate if #1029 is any indication. 73, Drew AF2Z __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Knobs
In my case, the original knobs were perfectly concentric in that the shaft holes were centered properly. Unfortunately however, those were the ones that cracked. Both sets of replacements that I received from Elecraft had off-centered shaft holes. This is the reason why I ended up purchasing the machined knobs from Mouser. James K2QI On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 10:54 PM, drewko wrote: > I have K3 #1029. The nested knobs are perfectly concentric to my eye. > The Shift/Width knobs don't fall off and are not too short. None have > cracked in one year of almost daily service. > > Perhaps there have been some incompatible production variations along > the way. I don't doubt you are having a problem but have to disagree > with your comments about design. The original design seems perfectly > adequate if #1029 is any indication. > > 73, > Drew > AF2Z > > > -- 73 de James K2QI __ 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
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I had mine factory built. So I have never removed the knobs and have not noticed any issues. I like my knobs. Respectfully submitted -- a ham for a measly 49 years. Bill K9yeq -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dan Sent: Friday, July 31, 2009 8:19 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Knobs I've been reading the posts about knobs for several months, and I was trying to resist the temptation to voice my objection to the knobs on my K3 (#3020). After all, I decided on the K3 because of it's advertised and acclaimed performance, not the cosmetics or knobs. The situation though, reminds me of the line in the original Mash movie (adapted for K3 owners): "Just because we're K3 owners, doesn't mean we're barbarians". Translated: we should be able to own one of the best radios ever made AND have knobs that both look good and work properly. No, I wouldn't spend $200, but I would spend enough to make a substantial improvement. Actually, some of the alternatives can also be very expensive. For example, I've considered buying a Pro III just to impress visitors to the shack (beautiful display and nice knobs). Of course when they would leave, I would turn off the Pro III, and turn on the K3. Prior to reading any of the complaints, when I was assembling the K3 and came upon the "nested knobs", I couldn't believe that they didn't have brass inserts. I thought, "they sure must have come a long way in injection molded plastics to be able to make nested knobs with the necessary dimension controls to assure proper operation". I was also surprised to see that the shift-width-speed-cmp knobs were a push-on design, and they looked like they were too short for the length of the shafts. I tried to keep an open mind, figuring that these guys must know what they are doing--they've produced a radio that some very experienced hams are raving about. Well, after assembly was complete. 1) The nested knobs would not operate unless they were "un-nested", due to concentricity problems. Brass inserts would solve the problem, because the brass is drilled after assembly of the knob, assuring concentricity. 2) The shift-width-speed-cmp knobs still don't look right to me. Also, I had a problem with them falling off. Elecraft rushed me a new set of knobs, but the problem continued. I finally but a small dab of contact cement on each knob, to keep them from falling off. I would prefer a knob with a brass insert and a set screw, as opposed to using glue. Group Dynamics at the Radio Factories? If an engineer at one of the major brand radio companies submitted a design with theses knobs, he would be beaten into submission at one of the many stages of design review. While a smaller company like Elecraft can be very agile, and can respond quickly to customer needs there can also be a disadvantage when a key man is invested in a marginal design concept. Junior engineers don't make eye contact, or stare off in a different direction, maybe whistling. You may hear comments like, "If you know what's good for you, don't say anything to the old man about those knobs."--just kidding, Wayne. The Missing Link? In a few hundred years when archeologists are examining the remains of old radios, one of the pressing questions will be: Were software defined radios developed because we lost the ability to make knobs, or did we loose the ability to make knobs because of software defined radios? We wouldn't want the K3 to be known as the missing link, would we? Respectfully submitted, Dan - W4TQ (ham for 50 years!) __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Knobs
Hi, As far as I know Elecraft will replace these knobs for free, whether out of warranty or not. Just send them an E-mail. AB2TC - Knut kevinr wrote > > I have been trying to find replacement knobs for my K3 on the order > page. Does anyone know where they are located? > > I was fiddling with my gain controls yesterday while waiting for my sked > when I noticed a crack had developed between the Allen screws. I have > had the rig for a number of years and this is the first time I have seen > the crack. > > Kevin. KD5ONS > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@.qth > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Knobs-tp7353182p7353250.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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
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Kevin, Send an email to pa...@elecraft.com and knobs will magically appear in your mailbox. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/7/2012 4:46 PM, kevinr wrote: > I have been trying to find replacement knobs for my K3 on the order > page. Does anyone know where they are located? > > I was fiddling with my gain controls yesterday while waiting for my sked > when I noticed a crack had developed between the Allen screws. I have > had the rig for a number of years and this is the first time I have seen > the crack. > > Kevin. KD5ONS > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] knobs
No! No! Not knobs again, please! The original knobs on the K1, KX1, K2 & K3 are all aesthetically and ergonomically perfect. In a recent message, eric manning wrote ... > >I put the knob from my defunct ICOM 740 on my K2. > >Very nice in every way altho it hides one >of the little ^ symbols on the display. -- David G4DMP Leeds, England, UK -- __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] knobs
Perhaps to you, but maybe not for everyone else. ;-) 73 de James K2QI -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Pratt Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2010 1:57 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] knobs No! No! Not knobs again, please! The original knobs on the K1, KX1, K2 & K3 are all aesthetically and ergonomically perfect. -- David G4DMP Leeds, England, UK -- __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] knobs
Just like kids jacking up their cars, cutting holes in the hoods, and painting flames behind the wheels. THEY think it looks neat but later they can't even give the goofy looking thing away. I like my tuning knob to spin too so I just built it not touching the felt. I scan with my finger or thumb just touching the face of the knob, not in the dimple, they don't work for me. Works just fine. Does not need to be heavier, bigger, shiny, lighted, flashing, heated, pink, or polka-dot. 73, de Jim KG0KP - Original Message - From: "David Pratt" To: "Elecraft Reflector" Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2010 12:56 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] knobs > No! No! Not knobs again, please! > > The original knobs on the K1, KX1, K2 & K3 are all aesthetically and > ergonomically perfect. > > In a recent message, eric manning wrote ... >> >>I put the knob from my defunct ICOM 740 on my K2. >> >>Very nice in every way altho it hides one >>of the little ^ symbols on the display. > -- > David G4DMP > Leeds, England, UK > -- > > > > __ > 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 > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] knobs
Tastes vary, the subject is to do with Elecraft products and we have a delete keys. In time the thread will terminate. 73 Doug EI2CN __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] knobs
Can't come soon enough...[?] 73's Gary On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 12:13 AM, Doug Turnbull wrote: > Tastes vary, the subject is to do with Elecraft products and we have a > delete keys. In time the thread will terminate. > > 73 Doug EI2CN > > > > > __ > 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 > -- Gary VK4FD - Motorhome Mobile http://www.qsl.net/vk4fd/ K3 #679 For everything else there's Mastercard!!! __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] knobs
Some threads should be labeled "Zombie Threads" You just can't kill 'em.. Rick K6LE On 5/2/2010, at 8:37 , Gary Gregory wrote: > Can't come soon enough...[?] > > 73's > Gary > > On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 12:13 AM, Doug Turnbull wrote: > >> Tastes vary, the subject is to do with Elecraft products and we have a >> delete keys. In time the thread will terminate. >> >> 73 Doug EI2CN >> >> __ 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
[Elecraft] Knobs etc.
I have the FT 900 knob on my K2 and love it including the dimple. HOWEVER for ease of quick tuning and better filter selection, I love the N4PY software to control my K2. Just can't be beat for ease of operation. Phil W9DVM Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.com 727-944-3226 (800) 395-7795 pin 02 Cell 727-510-5038 N.A.S.F.T # 30210 W9DVM -- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 7.0.262 / Virus Database: 264.5.0 - Release Date: 8/9/2004 ___ 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
[Elecraft] Knobs and Resonance
E N O U G H ! Can we get back to dealing with serious Elecraft matters please!! Tom GM4FDM __ 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
[Elecraft] Knobs and K3
Guy wrote: Does anybody buy a piece of ham gear for the knobs? That's it? The knobs? I had a knob split on my K3. Elecraft replaced it right away. In the mail by the time I hung up the phone. Case closed. You can bet behind the scenes Wayne is really annoyed busting mfr chops about getting knobs that don't split without having to raise the price 200 bux for machined knobs. What did the guy say, a little expensive? Yeah, just a little... It's a radio. I want to hear stuff. I can get knobs on stuff that doesn't hear. If I want to get tactile, I turn on the old 75A3. Nuthin modern FEELS like the old Collins gear. Heavy metal, R390A, wonderful gear mechanisms. But none of them HEAR like the K3. K3 is the first out-of-the-box modern radio that I am sure will always hear CW better than a R390A. But the original 1954 purchase price (this was the *reduced cost* version of the R390) in current dollars would be around $24,000. You can get real nice knobs on a $24,000 radio. Agreed; nuff said Gary Sent via BlackBerry® from Telstra __ 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
[Elecraft] Knobs and K3
Quote: As long as you don't have to touch the buttons on the front panel and let the logging software change your bands and modes 73HankK8DD If I wanted a PC controlled radio I would have asked Bill Gates for his call sign and permission to use the radio on a daily basis...NOT Love my knobbly K3 as it is thankyou Gary Sent via BlackBerry® from Telstra __ 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
[Elecraft] KNOBS FOR K2
Does anybody have an FT900 knob.. with ring.. they would be willing to sell..? How about an FT100 knob..with ring?/ I would like to buy one or both.. Thanks Doc K8RR ___ 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
RE: [Elecraft] Knobs etc.
I'm partial to the Stock Knob with a finger dimple, I've also played with a friends that has the Yaesu knob, but with the weight and ease of spinning on that knob it's great for screaming across the band, but very touchy when fine tuning. Of course I much prefer sitting here using Peter and Simon's wonderful HRD to run the rig. Gregg R. Lengling, W9DHI, Retired Administrator http://www.milwaukeehdtv.org K2/100 S#3075 KX1 S# 57 Member: ARRL, RSGB, RCA, WERA and ORC ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Knobs etc.
I like my FT 900 knob (see my website www.qsl.net/w3fpr), but this is the one that needs the added 'drag' pad thickness, and has no depression for a 'finger-dimple'. I have seen the rubber tire from the Yaesu FT-900 knob placed aroung the stock K2 knob - it takes a wee bit of stretch, but it fits, and looks good. That also would have solved my real problem which is irritation of my thumb from the rather sharp front corner of the stock K2 knob - I just don't use a finger dimple even if it is available, each to his own. 73, Don W3FPR ___ 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
RE: [Elecraft] Knobs etc.
Ham Radio Deluxeit's a wonderful program for running any radio. It also includes logging, PSK31Deluxe, mapper and other things and it's freeware. Here's the website for their BBS and you can download it from there. Lot's of neat things in it, try it you'll like it. http://www.ham-radio.ch/forums/ Gregg R. Lengling, W9DHI, Retired Administrator http://www.milwaukeehdtv.org K2/100 S#3075 KX1 S# 57 Member: ARRL, RSGB, RCA, WERA and ORC -Original Message- From: Phil LaMarche [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 9:29 AM To: 'W9DHI' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Knobs etc. What is HDR please. Phil Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.com 727-944-3226 (800) 395-7795 pin 02 Cell 727-510-5038 N.A.S.F.T # 30210 W9DVM -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of W9DHI Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 10:16 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Knobs etc. I'm partial to the Stock Knob with a finger dimple, I've also played with a friends that has the Yaesu knob, but with the weight and ease of spinning on that knob it's great for screaming across the band, but very touchy when fine tuning. Of course I much prefer sitting here using Peter and Simon's wonderful HRD to run the rig. Gregg R. Lengling, W9DHI, Retired Administrator http://www.milwaukeehdtv.org K2/100 S#3075 KX1 S# 57 Member: ARRL, RSGB, RCA, WERA and ORC ___ 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 -- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 7.0.262 / Virus Database: 264.5.0 - Release Date: 8/9/2004 -- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 7.0.262 / Virus Database: 264.5.0 - Release Date: 8/9/2004 ___ 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
[Elecraft] Knobs full circle
Hi I think this is interesting. A few years ago everyone was complaining about the K2 knob and looking fore something to replace it. It got to the point that Yaesu parts had to stock extra knobs because of all the requests for replacements used on K2's. I know Elecraft even looked into having a precision machined knob made available as an option. Now with the addition of a little $5 plastic stick on finger dimple it looks like most like the original knob the best. It just shows the wisdom of the Elecraft bunch in selecting the knob in the first place. I guess we have gone full circle on the knob. Don Brown KD5NDB ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Knobs etc.
Here is me thinking that an HRD (later to become Vincent, HRD) is a pre WWII British motorcycle and how on earth it could run a K2? Bob, G3VVT ___ 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
[Elecraft] Knobs full circle
Amazing, isn't it? In fact, I am thinking of installing five Fingerdimples- four around the circumference, and one in the middle. I'd always have one at the ready, without having to move my finger more than a fraction. this would result in true efficiency of operation. You can't have enough of a good thing... Jay N5ACM ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Knobs etc.
- Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Here is me thinking that an HRD (later to become Vincent, HRD) is a pre WWII > British motorcycle and how on earth it could run a K2? With Lucas electrics?? Hey, they made them until about 1952. I lusted for one but bought a Royal Enfield Meteor instead because they were $400 cheaper. Bob Baxter AA7EQ Bisbee, Az. ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Knobs etc.
I had a BSA Gold Star. Single cylinder 500cc bike. Leaked oil nicely; like a good English bike should. The starting procedure was quite refined also. Parts fell off as you rode. At times the vibrations got so bad the timing would jump out of sync and you'd be stuck by the side of the road rebuilding and timing your motor. But the best was Lighting by Lucas, Prince of Darkness! I miss it!! I don't think the PIC chips would stay in their sockets if you took your K2 on a trip. Kevin. KD5ONS I miss riding my friend's Ariel Square Four too. KJR On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 12:52:02 -0700, Bob Baxter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Here is me thinking that an HRD (later to become Vincent, HRD) is a pre WWII British motorcycle and how on earth it could run a K2? With Lucas electrics?? Hey, they made them until about 1952. I lusted for one but bought a Royal Enfield Meteor instead because they were $400 cheaper. Bob Baxter AA7EQ Bisbee, Az. ___ 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 -- ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Knobs etc.
On Wed, 11 Aug 2004, Bob Baxter wrote: From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Here is me thinking that an HRD (later to become Vincent, HRD) is a pre WWII British motorcycle and how on earth it could run a K2? With Lucas electrics?? Hey, they made them until about 1952. I lusted for one but bought a Royal Enfield Meteor instead because they were $400 cheaper. Well, to me, HRD is Hood River Distilleries, and you really want to stay away from their stuff. -- Hisashi T Fujinaka - [EMAIL PROTECTED] BSEE(6/86) + BSChem(3/95) + BAEnglish(8/95) + MSCS(8/03) + $2.50 = latte ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Knobs etc.
In a message dated 8/11/04 4:02:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > (later to become Vincent, HRD) > > "Says James: 'In my opinion, there's nothing in this world Beats a 52 Vincent and a red headed girl.'" - Richard Thompson "52 Vincent Black Lightning" 73 de Jim, N2EY ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Knobs etc.
Gee, that sounds a lot like my MG-B, Lucas electrics, SU carbs and all. There is nothing more exciting than having a throttle linkage break as you're trying to accelerate onto a freeway! Doug W6JD > - Original Message - > From: "Kevin Rock" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 1:28 PM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Knobs etc. > > > > I had a BSA Gold Star. Single cylinder 500cc bike. Leaked oil nicely; > > like a good English bike should. The starting procedure was quite refined > > also. Parts fell off as you rode. At times the vibrations got so bad the > > timing would jump out of sync and you'd be stuck by the side of the road > > rebuilding and timing your motor. But the best was Lighting by Lucas, > > Prince of Darkness! I miss it!! I don't think the PIC chips would stay > > in their sockets if you took your K2 on a trip. > > Kevin. KD5ONS > > > > I miss riding my friend's Ariel Square Four too. > > KJR > > > > > > On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 12:52:02 -0700, Bob Baxter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > wrote: > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > >> Here is me thinking that an HRD (later to become Vincent, HRD) is a pre > > > WWII > > >> British motorcycle and how on earth it could run a K2? > > > > > > With Lucas electrics?? Hey, they made them until about 1952. I > > > lusted > > > for one but bought a Royal Enfield Meteor instead because they were $400 > > > cheaper. > > > > > > Bob Baxter AA7EQ > > > Bisbee, Az. > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > 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 > > > > > > > > -- > > > > ___ > > 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 > ___ 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
[Elecraft] Knobs for the K3
The machined knobs look great...also you can get a Collins S-line knob and remove the skirt so it will fit on the K3... Then take some lead weights or BB's or what ever ...place them inside the Collins knob and glue them down.. Be careful to keep everything symmetrical in the placement of the BB's and you are good to go.. Also I will have my K3 with me at Dayton if you want to look at the remote tuning knob..it would be my pleasure.. I am going to dinner with some of the SNS folks and if they don't mind I will bring it with me..It will be a proto and am looking for any suggestions on the completed modelMy knob will be connected by a cord to the K3...price should be less than $200...hopefully a lot less... Tom N0SS I will call you this week...you are #1 if you still want it.. Thanks for reading this Life is good Sam K9SD __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Knobs full circle
On Wed, 11 Aug 2004, Don Brown wrote: Hi I think this is interesting. A few years ago everyone was complaining about the K2 knob and looking fore something to replace it. It got to the point that Yaesu parts had to stock extra knobs because of all the requests for replacements used on K2's. I know Elecraft even looked into having a precision machined knob made available as an option. And those of us who are cheap/poor can champion the cause of rubber bands! The plus for the rubber bands is that they require no part number. Thom ___ 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
[Elecraft] knobs - becomes Custom clearing in France
Hi, Your vision of the delivery timing in France doesn't match at all my own experience. My K3, sent at 4 p.m. local time in California, has been delivered by UPS 2 days later, 9 a.m. Paris time. Smaller items, sent by Aptos through the US Mail, have always (4 or five times) arrived in less than 1 week. Think positive ! de Raymond, F4FNT __ 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
