RE: Re : [Elecraft] Tuning knob Alternative
I've always been happy with the Factory Knob with the Finger Dimple, but then again I almost never touch the radio, I let Ham Radio Deluxe and DM780 do that. Cheers, Gregg W9DHI http://forums.ham-radio.ch -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve Harvey Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 9:45 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re : [Elecraft] Tuning knob Alternative Speaking of knobs for the K2, does anybody know of alternate knob types for the knobs other than the tuning knob? I think that a K2 would look even better with small, white-line-indexed, fluted, skirted knobs like the ones on the old Hammarlund receivers. I have seen a few of those from Mouser, et. al., but they seem to be either too large in diameter, or the wrong shaft size. I would be very interested in finding that type of knob to replace the stock knobs, even if they are (relatively) expensive. Tnx es 73 de NNØB, --Steve Harvey -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Tuning knob Alternative Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 08:34:18 -0500 To: Dohn [EMAIL PROTECTED], elecraft@mailman.qth.net Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message: 2 Dohn, You may want to look at the Yaesu FT-847 tuning knob. I have not yet removed mine from its home on the FT-847, but it is about 1 1/2 inch diameter and has a finger-dimple hole and a rubber ring. Yaesu considers the ring a separate part. The FT-900 knob has been discontinued, and many have used the FT-100 knob which is a bit smaller. On my K2s, I have the rubber rings from the FT-900 that are stretched a bit and placed over the stock K2 knob - you can add a finger-dimple if you want, I have little use for them, but that is just my style. 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 ___ 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: Re : [Elecraft] Tuning knob Alternative
Why would you want to change? Being natural has it's own beauty, witness too much makeup on a lovely lady. And why does the ft-900 knob remind me of Jimmy Durante? :) 73...tedaa5ck Steve Harvey wrote: Speaking of knobs for the K2, does anybody know of alternate knob types for the knobs other than the tuning knob? ___ 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: Re : [Elecraft] Tuning knob Alternative
I agree with Chuck. I have all the Yaesu knobs because I have all the Yaesu rigs. The K2 knob with the finger dimple is excellent. I think you need to be careful about the amount of pressure the knob has on the felt. At first I had it to tight. After a few tries I got excellent feel with no backlash. It tunes very smoothly. none of the Yaesu knobs seemed much better - although they do look nice. Doug -- K0DXV [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I tried a couple of alternate tuning knobs on my K2. I tired using the Knob from my Ten Tec Argo V, I think the shaft size was different or poor aesthetics, it was a while ago and I don't remember exactly, I just know that it did not work. Then I tried a FT 100 knob for a while and I needed to add extra felt behind the knob to keep it from being too sensitive. I ordered the knob directly from Vertex Standard USA Customer service. It worked nice, looked pretty, but it just kind of messed with my perfect Elecraft Mojo so I sold it. Finally I went back to my original K2 knob and added the Finger Dimple.The pictures and description on the Elecraft web site do not do justice to this great little inexpensive addition. The Finger Dimple is perfect, if anything it should come as a standard item with every K2. 73 K2CG Chuck Gehring ___ 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: Re : [Elecraft] Tuning knob Alternative
Agreed, the F-Dimp is all important. And after all the hours spent adjusting the allen screws to eliminate any eccentricity of the tuning knob it does give the final touch. I like the Elecraft knob. Works fine, looks good, and isn't an additional cost to the kit. Looking at my Yaesu and Icom rigs they would just be wrong. Without the skirt a Drake C-Line knob might look nice. But that would be so wrong in so many ways. (Drakes are to some of us what Collins are to others.) Joe N9JR - Original Message From: Doug Person [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 4:07:13 PM Subject: Re: Re : [Elecraft] Tuning knob Alternative I agree with Chuck. I have all the Yaesu knobs because I have all the Yaesu rigs. The K2 knob with the finger dimple is excellent. I think you need to be careful about the amount of pressure the knob has on the felt. At first I had it to tight. After a few tries I got excellent feel with no backlash. It tunes very smoothly. none of the Yaesu knobs seemed much better - although they do look nice. Doug -- K0DXV [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I tried a couple of alternate tuning knobs on my K2. I tired using the Knob from my Ten Tec Argo V, I think the shaft size was different or poor aesthetics, it was a while ago and I don't remember exactly, I just know that it did not work. Then I tried a FT 100 knob for a while and I needed to add extra felt behind the knob to keep it from being too sensitive. I ordered the knob directly from Vertex Standard USA Customer service. It worked nice, looked pretty, but it just kind of messed with my perfect Elecraft Mojo so I sold it. Finally I went back to my original K2 knob and added the Finger Dimple. The pictures and description on the Elecraft web site do not do justice to this great little inexpensive addition. The Finger Dimple is perfect, if anything it should come as a standard item with every K2. 73 K2CG Chuck Gehring ___ 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
RE: Re : [Elecraft] Tuning knob Alternative
To me, a Ham is someone who can do for a dime what anyone can do for a dollar (Oh, wait! That's the definition of an engineer! Well, one in the same to me. That's the definition of ingenuity too.) So I have my stock knob on my K2. As others pointed out, it's important to adjust the felt tension correctly but, once that's done, the stock knob turns smoothly and stays put when you let go. I haven't even bothered with a finger dimple. It only takes the lightest touch on the face of the knob to turn it, so I couldn't see the advantage of having to touch a specific spot. Besides, sometimes I like to run my finger around the outer perimeter instead to turn it. Now, I'll readily admit that the edge of the stock knob is a bit sharp there. It should have been a smoothly rounded edge. I know of at least one op who put his on a lathe to turn off that sharp edge. In my case I have a nice, soft, wide rubber tire on the knob that provides a smooth, comfortable edge for my finger to twirl or my fingers to grab the knob and turn it if I choose. The tire was free. It came from the green grocer holding a bunch of carrots together. Like as said about a dime and a dollarand free is even better, Hi Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Agreed, the F-Dimp is all important. And after all the hours spent adjusting the allen screws to eliminate any eccentricity of the tuning knob it does give the final touch. I like the Elecraft knob. Works fine, looks good, and isn't an additional cost to the kit. Looking at my Yaesu and Icom rigs they would just be wrong. Without the skirt a Drake C-Line knob might look nice. But that would be so wrong in so many ways. (Drakes are to some of us what Collins are to others.) Joe N9JR ___ 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: Re : [Elecraft] Tuning knob Alternative
Moi aussi. I have the FT100 knob on my K2. It is much nicer to use than the stock knob but I wish it was a bit bigger. There's not much room though for a bigger knob on the crowded K2 front panel so I'll live with it the way it is. I bought my knob new from Yaesu parts. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jean-François Ménard Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 8:38 AM To: Dohn; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re : [Elecraft] Tuning knob Alternative Oh boy... again... ;-)) Take a look at the Yaesu FT-100 knob... I have one on my K2, and one spare for my next K2. Take a look at my website at http://web.mac.com/jf.menard/ Click on the K2 MOD tab i the menu look at the last two pics... and click on it to make it bigger... A very nice look and feel when working with the knob. Best 73 J-F 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
