Re: [Elecraft] Knob
Jean Louis, Yes, there have been some problems with the AF knobs have been known to crack and get loose. If you will send Elecraft support an email they will send you a replacement. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:00:53 +0100, jean louis f5...@hotmail.com wrote: Bonjour.. Some surprises this morning when i wanted to start my K3 to try to contact H44G on 14 Mhz RTTY .. No reception in Data ! (All was ok yesterday..) - Checking antennas, Power supply etc.. - Exchange of the SignaLink modem with a spare. Checking wires .. No change. - Removal of I / O modules in the late afternoon and after checking the surfaces. - Getting Started with the device : all works again ! But ... When I made the inspection and tests during the blackout, the knob AF / SUB rotates in a vacuum ! With no sub RX in my RTX I've never used this button before. It is slit lengthwise ! Is the same problem happened to a K3 owner ? jean louis F5NHJ K2 / K3 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft You must be a subscriber to post. Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com End of Elecraft Digest, Vol 107, Issue 39 * __ 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] Knob and Button Functions
Are you talking about the KX3? Voltage display information is in the manual, page 22, left column, second item. Here's my hint for the manual. Download the PDF version and use the find function. Searching on voltage will get you there. It's more efficient than thumbing through page by page. I never find anything that way. On Thu, Jan 10, 2013 at 7:25 PM, Rich richle...@cox.net wrote: Has anyone come up with a complete listing of all of the various Knob and Button functions? Even the Manual is not very helpful in this regard. A flow-chart/tree of each would help. I wanted to look at battery voltage and could not find it in the manual, played around for at least 1/2 hour to find it. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Knob-and-Button-Functions-tp7568534.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 __ 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] Knob and Button Functions
Maybe it's about the K2. There's a nice sheet out there explaining all of the knobs..there is also the Nifty Accessories booklet which is very handy -- and it's laminated for use during Field Day. Tom wb2qdg K2 1103 On 1/10/2013 8:21 PM, Chris Schrecengost wrote: Are you talking about the KX3? Voltage display information is in the manual, page 22, left column, second item. Here's my hint for the manual. Download the PDF version and use the find function. Searching on voltage will get you there. It's more efficient than thumbing through page by page. I never find anything that way. On Thu, Jan 10, 2013 at 7:25 PM, Rich richle...@cox.net wrote: Has anyone come up with a complete listing of all of the various Knob and Button functions? Even the Manual is not very helpful in this regard. A flow-chart/tree of each would help. I wanted to look at battery voltage and could not find it in the manual, played around for at least 1/2 hour to find it. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Knob-and-Button-Functions-tp7568534.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 __ 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] Knob
I just noticed my VFO B knob was cracked; I rarely use it, so don't know how long it has been that way. A three minute phone call to Elecraft and the replacement is already in First Class USPS mail. I don't know how it could get any simpler than that. No mention of any charge either. Chuck K4SC K3 #3332 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Knob-tp5202072p5205274.html Sent from the [K3] 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
Re: [Elecraft] Knob
Well, not being necessary in the 1st place would be simpler. But replacement has been necessary for many K3 owners. And evidently it remains so. John Harper http://www.ae5x.com/blog I don't know how it could get any simpler than that. No mention of any charge either. __ 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] Knob
Send an email to pa...@elecraft.com and they will send it right out. -Bruce N1RX __ 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] Knob?
sent On Sat, Apr 24, 2010 at 12:06 PM, sr...@swbell.net wrote: I almost hate to ask, but could someone send me the link to the knob in question? I've seen a lot of traffic but never did see a link. Uh, send it to me offlist please. Sorry Eric, Stan W5EWA Houston, TX __ 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] Knob covers
Lynn Lamb, W4NL wrote: Sorry for the delay fellows.. Dayton!! And recovery!! I'll get back to all those requesting JPGs of the K3 main tuning knob with covers shortly. Lots of interest. http://store.tentec.com/accessories/ (scroll down to Model 315) 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Knob-covers-tp2937118p2939151.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
Re: [Elecraft] Knob covers
I found one of the knob covers at Dayton (it always amazes me what's in the flea market there!). The ring fits over the K3 knob easily. It has a rubber ridge on the inside of the ring that conforms to the Ten-Tec knobs, but tends to stick up a bit on the K3's knob. It's not a perfect, seamless fit, and there is a small gap between the edge of the rubber ring and the knob on the K3 (very minor). It does work and feels nice, so if you like a softer grippier feel, it's worth a try until Elecraft decides to offer one tailored to fit the K3 (hint, hint). Lou, W0FK Lynn Lamb, W4NL wrote: Sorry for the delay fellows.. Dayton!! And recovery!! I'll get back to all those requesting JPGs of the K3 main tuning knob with covers shortly. Lots of interest. 73, lynn W4NL __ 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 - St. Louis, MO K3 #2513 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Knob-covers-tp2937118p2939475.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
Re: [Elecraft] Knob covers
Lou, I am not certain what all of you are trying to accomplish with the Ten-Tec (or other) knob rings. Do you remove the rubber ring that is supplied with the K3 knob? Or do you put it over the top of the existing rubber ring? The stock K3 rubber ring seems just fine to me. 73, Don W3FPR W0FK wrote: I found one of the knob covers at Dayton (it always amazes me what's in the flea market there!). The ring fits over the K3 knob easily. It has a rubber ridge on the inside of the ring that conforms to the Ten-Tec knobs, but tends to stick up a bit on the K3's knob. It's not a perfect, seamless fit, and there is a small gap between the edge of the rubber ring and the knob on the K3 (very minor). It does work and feels nice, so if you like a softer grippier feel, it's worth a try until Elecraft decides to offer one tailored to fit the K3 (hint, hint). Lou, W0FK Lynn Lamb, W4NL wrote: Sorry for the delay fellows.. Dayton!! And recovery!! I'll get back to all those requesting JPGs of the K3 main tuning knob with covers shortly. Lots of interest. 73, lynn W4NL __ 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 - St. Louis, MO K3 #2513 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.34/2122 - Release Date: 05/19/09 06:21:00 __ 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] Knob covers
I slide it over the top of the K3 ring. It feels softer and gripper to me. That is based on about 5 minutes of knob twiddling, so whether I keep it on remains to be seen. 73, Lou -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com Sent: May 19, 2009 9:37 AM To: W0FK llader...@earthlink.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Knob covers Lou, I am not certain what all of you are trying to accomplish with the Ten-Tec (or other) knob rings. Do you remove the rubber ring that is supplied with the K3 knob? Or do you put it over the top of the existing rubber ring? The stock K3 rubber ring seems just fine to me. 73, Don W3FPR W0FK wrote: I found one of the knob covers at Dayton (it always amazes me what's in the flea market there!). The ring fits over the K3 knob easily. It has a rubber ridge on the inside of the ring that conforms to the Ten-Tec knobs, but tends to stick up a bit on the K3's knob. It's not a perfect, seamless fit, and there is a small gap between the edge of the rubber ring and the knob on the K3 (very minor). It does work and feels nice, so if you like a softer grippier feel, it's worth a try until Elecraft decides to offer one tailored to fit the K3 (hint, hint). Lou, W0FK Lynn Lamb, W4NL wrote: Sorry for the delay fellows.. Dayton!! And recovery!! I'll get back to all those requesting JPGs of the K3 main tuning knob with covers shortly. Lots of interest. 73, lynn W4NL __ 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 - St. Louis, MO K3 #2513 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.34/2122 - Release Date: 05/19/09 06:21:00 __ 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] Knob shaft and pot issues
Bob K9PAG wrote: My kit K3 #818 came with the shafts on the four small dual function knobs lose and the associated pots feeling like they were gritty when turned. Sure not as smooth and nice as my ICOM 746! Wonder how many #800 units experienced this problem or is it just me? The lose shafts and gritty feeling when turned reminds me of cheap volume controls on a Chinese radio. And how many have experienced a DOA KSYN3 (synthesizer) board in your kit? In addition, how many of you have experienced missing hardware in your kit making it difficult to complete? I sure would hate to be living overseas, missing US nuts and screws, and waiting for the next boat to arrive with needed parts. Moral: Next time I will buy a radio that is fully assembled. My four dual function knobs move from side to side a bit and I suppose they could be described as gritty when turned. I hadn't considered it a problem. They do the job. I did have a faulty internal shield and a faceplate for the KIO module that was stencilled on the wrong side. Elecraft sent replacements which arrived in about a week. Fortunately neither of these were show stoppers. I agree it's frustrating, but mistakes happen. I still would rather have had the experience of assembling the K3 than avoid these minor issues by having it ready built. - Julian, G4ILO K3 s/n: 222 K2 s/n: 392 G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Zerobeat Ham Forums: www.zerobeat.net/smf -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Knob-shaft-and-pot-issues-tp17066356p17066646.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
Re: [Elecraft] Knob shaft and pot issues
My #764 wasn't missing anything. I'm left with an extra pile of spare hardware, so I could have dropped a tiny screw and been OK. My dual-pots have only slight play. They turn smoothly. I think they switched vendor and should watch for this! My rig worked fine at first power-up. Windy KM5Q Bob K9PAG wrote: Mon, 05 May 2008 10:10:27 -0700 My kit K3 #818 came with the shafts on the four small dual function knobs lose and the associated pots feeling like they were gritty when turned. Sure not as smooth and nice as my ICOM 746! Wonder how many #800 units experienced this problem or is it just me? The lose shafts and gritty feeling when turned reminds me of cheap volume controls on a Chinese radio. And how many have experienced a DOA KSYN3 (synthesizer) board in your kit? In addition, how many of you have experienced missing hardware in your kit making it difficult to complete? ___ 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] Knob shaft and pot issues
K3 #584 must have had the old audio pots which are fantastic -- they have a solid feel to them and coupled with the knobs (which sorta add to the old-timey flavor) it reminds me of knobs on my Drake 2B or an old Hallicrafters radio! Joe, W2RBA KM5Q wrote: My #764 wasn't missing anything. I'm left with an extra pile of spare hardware, so I could have dropped a tiny screw and been OK. My dual-pots have only slight play. They turn smoothly. I think they switched vendor and should watch for this! My rig worked fine at first power-up. Windy KM5Q Bob K9PAG wrote: Mon, 05 May 2008 10:10:27 -0700 My kit K3 #818 came with the shafts on the four small dual function knobs lose and the associated pots feeling like they were gritty when turned. Sure not as smooth and nice as my ICOM 746! Wonder how many #800 units experienced this problem or is it just me? The lose shafts and gritty feeling when turned reminds me of cheap volume controls on a Chinese radio. And how many have experienced a DOA KSYN3 (synthesizer) board in your kit? In addition, how many of you have experienced missing hardware in your kit making it difficult to complete? ___ 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] Knob shaft and pot issues
My two concentric pots have a very good feel to them (serno #82). The four dual function controls are not pots but shaft encoders. They have a little wobble in them, but I don't find it objectonable. The gritty feel I am sure is intentional; these are indents indicating each new encoder position. I have no objections to the general quality and feel of the front panel hardware. I don't agree that it feels or look cheap. Knut - AB2TC jmalloy wrote: K3 #584 must have had the old audio pots which are fantastic -- they have a solid feel to them and coupled with the knobs (which sorta add to the old-timey flavor) it reminds me of knobs on my Drake 2B or an old Hallicrafters radio! Joe, W2RBA KM5Q wrote: My #764 wasn't missing anything. I'm left with an extra pile of spare hardware, so I could have dropped a tiny screw and been OK. My dual-pots have only slight play. They turn smoothly. I think they switched vendor and should watch for this! My rig worked fine at first power-up. Windy KM5Q Bob K9PAG wrote: Mon, 05 May 2008 10:10:27 -0700 My kit K3 #818 came with the shafts on the four small dual function knobs lose and the associated pots feeling like they were gritty when turned. Sure not as smooth and nice as my ICOM 746! Wonder how many #800 units experienced this problem or is it just me? The lose shafts and gritty feeling when turned reminds me of cheap volume controls on a Chinese radio. (snip) -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Knob-shaft-and-pot-issues-tp17066356p17070343.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
Re: [Elecraft] Knob shaft and pot issues
Knut, I agree. I like the gritty feel, as it is consistent with these functions being changed in discrete steps, not continually. 73, andy, ae6y - Original Message - From: ab2tc [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 1:37 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Knob shaft and pot issues My two concentric pots have a very good feel to them (serno #82). The four dual function controls are not pots but shaft encoders. They have a little wobble in them, but I don't find it objectonable. The gritty feel I am sure is intentional; these are indents indicating each new encoder position. I have no objections to the general quality and feel of the front panel hardware. I don't agree that it feels or look cheap. Knut - AB2TC jmalloy wrote: K3 #584 must have had the old audio pots which are fantastic -- they have a solid feel to them and coupled with the knobs (which sorta add to the old-timey flavor) it reminds me of knobs on my Drake 2B or an old Hallicrafters radio! Joe, W2RBA KM5Q wrote: My #764 wasn't missing anything. I'm left with an extra pile of spare hardware, so I could have dropped a tiny screw and been OK. My dual-pots have only slight play. They turn smoothly. I think they switched vendor and should watch for this! My rig worked fine at first power-up. Windy KM5Q Bob K9PAG wrote: Mon, 05 May 2008 10:10:27 -0700 My kit K3 #818 came with the shafts on the four small dual function knobs lose and the associated pots feeling like they were gritty when turned. Sure not as smooth and nice as my ICOM 746! Wonder how many #800 units experienced this problem or is it just me? The lose shafts and gritty feeling when turned reminds me of cheap volume controls on a Chinese radio. (snip) -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Knob-shaft-and-pot-issues-tp17066356p17070343.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 ___ 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] Knob shaft and pot issues
The gritty-ness is not a problem...you are actually feeling the detents in the encoder. These are encoders and not pots. I had never noticed the slight side to side movement of the shafts. Stan Rife W5EWA Houston, TX K2 SN 4216 K3 SN 0690 G4ILO wrote: Bob K9PAG wrote: My kit K3 #818 came with the shafts on the four small dual function knobs lose and the associated pots feeling like they were gritty when turned. Sure not as smooth and nice as my ICOM 746! Wonder how many #800 units experienced this problem or is it just me? The lose shafts and gritty feeling when turned reminds me of cheap volume controls on a Chinese radio. And how many have experienced a DOA KSYN3 (synthesizer) board in your kit? In addition, how many of you have experienced missing hardware in your kit making it difficult to complete? I sure would hate to be living overseas, missing US nuts and screws, and waiting for the next boat to arrive with needed parts. Moral: Next time I will buy a radio that is fully assembled. My four dual function knobs move from side to side a bit and I suppose they could be described as gritty when turned. I hadn't considered it a problem. They do the job. I did have a faulty internal shield and a faceplate for the KIO module that was stencilled on the wrong side. Elecraft sent replacements which arrived in about a week. Fortunately neither of these were show stoppers. I agree it's frustrating, but mistakes happen. I still would rather have had the experience of assembling the K3 than avoid these minor issues by having it ready built. - Julian, G4ILO K3 s/n: 222 K2 s/n: 392 G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Zerobeat Ham Forums: www.zerobeat.net/smf ___ 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] Knob shaft and pot issues
The four small controls are digital encoders - not pots. they have some play because they are also pushbutton type switches. The encoders have the click built in to allow the operator to fine tune the digital steps. The $20,000 Agilent test equipment we use at work have the same pots. My unit had a broken L18 coil lead on the KBPF3 board which I re-soldered. The Mic ckt board (front panel)needed a mod. I have plenty of hardware left over, probably because each extra option I ordered came with extras. I like this radio better than any I have owned so far (licensed in 1960). I hope you can get the things resolved that are bugging you - it seems that the company is working hard to please. This is my first Elecraft product purchase. -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Knob-shaft-and-pot-issues-tp17066356p17071522.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
Re: [Elecraft] knob
In a message dated 12/07/05 00:56:02 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I must be missing something. Whats wrong with the knob that comes on the K2? Why change it? Guess I just don't get it. Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota Reply: --- For limited casual use not a thing as the knob is well balanced as regards weight/size and fits the available front panel space perfectly, however if you have to move frequency a lot searching for stations the hard edges of the knob become a somewhat wearing to the fingers. Had exactly the same problem with an earlier JRC JST-135 HF transceiver and that was solved by installing a knob from the later JRC NRD-535 RX. The only difference between the two was the NRD-535 had a rubber ring (tire) on the outer edge. What a difference this makes when searching for stations! With this in mind it would perhaps be a good idea for Elecraft to consider the provision of a suitable rubber ring to fit externally on the circumference of their stock VFO knob as outside the USA not all users will have the access to the reported solutions to the problem. My attempts to find a suitable rubber band of the type reported to come with asparagus supplied in the USA (asparagus tips?) have got nowhere. Have got a crony of mine visiting the USA at present switched on to finding sources. Of the two Yaesu solutions with the FT100D and the FT900 rubber tires which is the best? The prices quoted for supplies of these in the USA will have absolutely no bearing on the final UK cost. 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
RE: [Elecraft] knob
Maybe for some people, FT-900 is better, but it is now an obselete part and no more available from Yaesu... :-( That's what Yaesu USA told me yesterday... -Message d'origine- De : [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] De la part de [EMAIL PROTECTED] Envoyé : 12 juillet 2005 09:32 À : [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Objet : Re: [Elecraft] knob In a message dated 12/07/05 00:56:02 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I must be missing something. Whats wrong with the knob that comes on the K2? Why change it? Guess I just don't get it. Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota Reply: --- For limited casual use not a thing as the knob is well balanced as regards weight/size and fits the available front panel space perfectly, however if you have to move frequency a lot searching for stations the hard edges of the knob become a somewhat wearing to the fingers. Had exactly the same problem with an earlier JRC JST-135 HF transceiver and that was solved by installing a knob from the later JRC NRD-535 RX. The only difference between the two was the NRD-535 had a rubber ring (tire) on the outer edge. What a difference this makes when searching for stations! With this in mind it would perhaps be a good idea for Elecraft to consider the provision of a suitable rubber ring to fit externally on the circumference of their stock VFO knob as outside the USA not all users will have the access to the reported solutions to the problem. My attempts to find a suitable rubber band of the type reported to come with asparagus supplied in the USA (asparagus tips?) have got nowhere. Have got a crony of mine visiting the USA at present switched on to finding sources. Of the two Yaesu solutions with the FT100D and the FT900 rubber tires which is the best? The prices quoted for supplies of these in the USA will have absolutely no bearing on the final UK cost. 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 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
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Does anyone know if there is a version of Outlook that has a knob filter? g Dan Allen KB4ZVM K2 S/N 1757 - Original Message - From: Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft Discussion List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, July 11, 2005 1:49 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] knob Don, W3FPR wrote: Of course there are those who still advocate the broccoli ring solution G - Keep talking Don, there is a field of the stuff here, nice and green looking for good homes G 73, Geoff GM4ESD ___ 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
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In Outlook, go to message rules and write a rule in wich every message with knob in subject line goes to deleted items folder directly... - Original Message - From: Dan Allen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft Discussion List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2005 3:43 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] knob Does anyone know if there is a version of Outlook that has a knob filter? g Dan Allen KB4ZVM K2 S/N 1757 - Original Message - From: Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft Discussion List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, July 11, 2005 1:49 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] knob Don, W3FPR wrote: Of course there are those who still advocate the broccoli ring solution G - Keep talking Don, there is a field of the stuff here, nice and green looking for good homes G 73, Geoff GM4ESD ___ 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
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I have A Yaesu FT 900 and the knob has a really yucky feel to it. It just makes my fingers feel so bad. Has anyone ever tried putting a K2 knob on their Yaesu rig. It would be a great improvement. ;o) Steve, W2MY ___ 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
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William E. Twaddell wrote: I do not think the FT 100 knob is all that great It really is too small and does not feel that good. I got one a long time ago. It was somewhat small and I was surprised that mine was slightly off-center, causing an annoying wobble. I ended up putting the rubber ring from the ft100 knob on my standard Elecraft knob. It's the right size, heavier, and doesn't wobble. Although it does not have a spinner, I find that I can spin it by placing my finger on the raised rim of the Elecraft knob. One could also use a finger dimple as sold by Elecraft. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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
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Folks, The FT-900 rubber ring also fits over the stock K2 knob. The ring was available a couple months ago even though the knob was out of stock. A bit wider than the FT-100 ring and priced less too (less than a buck compared to over $5 for the FT-100 ring). Of course there are those who still advocate the broccoli ring solution G 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- I got one a long time ago. It was somewhat small and I was surprised that mine was slightly off-center, causing an annoying wobble. I ended up putting the rubber ring from the ft100 knob on my standard Elecraft knob. It's the right size, heavier, and doesn't wobble. Although it does not have a spinner, I find that I can spin it by placing my finger on the raised rim of the Elecraft knob. One could also use a finger dimple as sold by Elecraft. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.12/46 - Release Date: 7/11/2005 ___ 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
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Don, W3FPR wrote: Of course there are those who still advocate the broccoli ring solution G - Keep talking Don, there is a field of the stuff here, nice and green looking for good homes G 73, Geoff GM4ESD ___ 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
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Knobs up, knobs down What about Elecraft? If we are so interested in changing the VFO knob (Yes i am also interested to change that plastic sharp knob with some soft stuff) could Elecraft do something? ___ 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
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Finnaly ordered FT-100 knob seems to be OK, size, shape, etc... Thanks everyone for tips ! 73 -Message d'origine- De : [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] De la part de Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy Envoyé : 11 juillet 2005 13:50 À : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc : Elecraft Discussion List Objet : Re: [Elecraft] knob Don, W3FPR wrote: Of course there are those who still advocate the broccoli ring solution G - Keep talking Don, there is a field of the stuff here, nice and green looking for good homes G 73, Geoff GM4ESD ___ 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
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I've been asking the same question. It seems there is always quite a bit of interest in an Elecrfat-produced knob. This is one of those threads that seems to re-surface every six months or so. What do the Aptos boys say - any possibility? Tom WB2QDG k2 1103 (w ith a FT-900 knob) -- Original message -- From: S55M [EMAIL PROTECTED] Knobs up, knobs down What about Elecraft? If we are so interested in changing the VFO knob (Yes i am also interested to change that plastic sharp knob with some soft stuff) could Elecraft do something? ___ 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
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On Mon, 11 Jul 2005, Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy wrote: Don, W3FPR wrote: Of course there are those who still advocate the broccoli ring solution G - Keep talking Don, there is a field of the stuff here, nice and green looking for good homes G And it comes with rubber bands? Can't imagine the shipping costsand wondering if the US Dept of Agriculture would let it it. But, the thought counts! 73,Thom-k3hrn www.zerobeat.net Home of QRP Web Ring, Drakelist home page, Free Classified Ads for amateur radio, QRP IRC channel Elecraft Owners Database www.tlchost.net/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month ___ 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
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I must be missing something. Whats wrong with the knob that comes on the K2? Why change it? Guess I just don't get it. Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota ___ 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
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comestic or fashion.!?!? for me... both ;-) Le 05-07-11 à 19:55, NR5A a écrit : I must be missing something. Whats wrong with the knob that comes on the K2? Why change it? Guess I just don't get it. Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota ___ 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 == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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
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I thought they were sharp at first too. I tune either with my left thumb or with my right forefinger. I pitched a baseball so much as a teenager my forefinger is curved. Helped me throw a wicked slider in my day but now it is just bent. This has helped my K2's tuning knob gain a patina and lose its sharp edges. I've thought of the broccoli bands but never quite gotten around to it. I eat enough of my cruciform veggies but have grown to like my K2 the way it is ;) 73, Kevin. (Net Op Without a Clue) P.S. South Dakota would be a nice catch for the net :) KJR On Mon, 11 Jul 2005 21:02:36 -0400, W3FPR - Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jerry, IMHO, the only thing wrong with the stock knob is the sharp edge at the front perimeter. I tune with my thumb resting on that corner and my thumb gets sore after a bit. Those fingerdimples may work for some folks, but since I don't normally tune with a finger, they just get in the way for me. I need something that will soften that edge, and the FT-900 rubber rings work fine for me. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- I must be missing something. Whats wrong with the knob that comes on the K2? Why change it? Guess I just don't get it. Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.12/46 - Release Date: 7/11/2005 ___ 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
