Re: [Elecraft] K3 VFO-B knob replacement notes

2019-10-15 Thread K9MA
A few years ago, when the VFO B knob on my K3 cracked, Elecraft sent me a free replacement. Recently, one of the smaller knobs split in two. It was entirely made of plastic. I ordered a replacement, which turned out to have a metal insert. Clearly, these should have had the insert in the first

Re: [Elecraft] K3 VFO-B knob replacement notes

2019-10-15 Thread Gary Smith
However you work it, I tried something and it worked/works perfectly with my K3 & K3s (which has the off-brand metal knobs). I took the felt washer and put the Teflon plumbers tape on it, I wrapped it so the felt is now unseen & the washer looks "white" from the tape. This allowed me to tigh

Re: [Elecraft] K3 VFO-B knob replacement notes

2019-10-15 Thread Evert Bakker
craft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] Namens Geert Jan de Groot Verzonden: dinsdag 15 oktober 2019 00:00 Aan: Elecraft Reflector Onderwerp: [Elecraft] K3 VFO-B knob replacement notes Hi, Recently I purchased a K3 and found I need to give it some love as it has

Re: [Elecraft] K3 VFO-B knob replacement notes

2019-10-15 Thread w4sc
Two possible replacements. Not exact appearance to original, but both are 1.25 inch diameter, and about 0.7 inch tall. Very close to original measurements. This one is plastic. Drawing available online. https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/davies-molding-llc/8125-B/1722-1087-ND/6566310

Re: [Elecraft] K3 VFO-B knob replacement notes

2019-10-14 Thread Robert Cunnings
Thank you for posting this! I recently inquired of Elecraft Support about replacing the VFO B knob on my older K3 (it is cracked). I was told to order E980275, but the person did not disclose all of the details you listed in your message, which are important. Fortunately I hadn't placed the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 VFO-B knob replacement notes

2019-10-14 Thread jeff griffin
] K3 VFO-B knob replacement notes Hi, Recently I purchased a K3 and found I need to give it some love as it has been a bit behind on maintenance. One of the issues is that the VFO B knob has cracked. This is Elecraft part number E980090, listed as K3 spare part. Unfortunately, that knob is no

[Elecraft] K3 VFO-B knob replacement notes

2019-10-14 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
Hi, Recently I purchased a K3 and found I need to give it some love as it has been a bit behind on maintenance. One of the issues is that the VFO B knob has cracked. This is Elecraft part number E980090, listed as K3 spare part. Unfortunately, that knob is no longer available, and here is