James Sarte wrote:
> I ordered a set of machined concentric knobs from Mouser. You should check
> those out.
>
> James K2QI
>
That sounds like a good idea . What was the part number?
Thanks
HankK8DD
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Regarding my cracked knobs, here's the factory reply:
> On Jul 20, 2009, at 8:52 AM, Richard AD7FZ wrote:
>
>> Hello Windy, yes we did get a batch of poor quality small knobs. I
>> think most of them have been replaced but we are getting a new more
>> reinforced batch of knobs in a month or 2.
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] broken AF knob
Contesters and those who take their K3s out on DXpeditions may want
to consider keeping a spare set available in the event the knobs crack in
the heat of the moment.
Which is exactly what mine did during FD! But a call to Aptos on Monday
morning and two knobs
Contesters and those who take their K3s out on DXpeditions may want
to consider keeping a spare set available in the event the knobs crack in
the heat of the moment.
Which is exactly what mine did during FD! But a call to Aptos on Monday
morning and two knobs were in my POB by the time I got
> I epoxyed mine back together, but may call or email Elecraft with an
> inquiry.
> Perhaps they have gone to a better grade of knob by now.
Elecraft has been great about getting knob replacements out very quickly. I
first noticed a crack in my knobs after using the K3 in ~ 40 degree
temperatu
> It was?a common problem and it happened to me twice already but Elecraft took
> care of me and sent me two knobs,the last ones they sent me look like they
> are better,I have been using them for 6 months and no broken anymore,I ~ AD4C
> I've only had my K3 #2626 5 months. The AF knob loosened
I've only had my K3 #2626 5 months. The AF knob loosened today. When I finally
found an alan small enough to tighten it the knob split before it was even
snugged up. Not cranked. Wasn't there a thread about this about the time I
purchased my K3? Is this a common problem? Is there an improved kno
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