Phil,
I had a mishap this morning with my radio desk which resulted in my kx3 knob
dropping to the floor and my kx3 dangling by its antenna. When I put the
knob back on, I found that if I pushed it against the felt, it was too
stiff. If I just dropped it on the shaft and then set the screw, it
I got my KX3 kit (s/n 268) earlier this week. I had a few day pause in
building it while I waited for a couple of missing parts to come from Aptos.
I finished it today. It's a beautiful little rig. The only thing that I
have noticed so far that I am not wild about is that the VFO A knob (main
Phil, this is normal, and intentional. In keeping with the portable ethos of
the KX3, having a completely free-wheeling VFO knob is not particularly
desirable. It helps prevent unintentional frequency shifts. I think you will
find that you get used to it.
73,
Bruce, N1RX
I got my KX3 kit (s/n
...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Bruce Beford
Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2012 4:42 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 tuning knob friction
Phil, this is normal, and intentional. In keeping with the portable ethos of
the KX3, having a completely free-wheeling VFO knob
Phil,
Going back to the K2 days, a fully free-spinning VFO knob is not
desirable, if the knob is bumped in any way (or even drumming fingers on
the table), the frequency can change.
I can't say that the KX3 is exactly the same as the K2, but if you hold
the KX3 so the encoder shaft is vertical
My take on this is that there will be probably more home/portable users of the
KX3 than those using it mobile in a car...in any event why not make the degree
of friction adjustable by the user?
I hate to have to grind away trying to turn a main tuning knob when
operating...my K2 knob is
I agree with Bruce. Whey I want to QSY fast, I change the RATE via
the push button, and can be at the other end of the band in a few
turns of the tuning dial. Another trick I do is -not- use the dimple,
but place my index finger on the ribbed dial grip and spin the dial by
letting it
Another option is to use the VFO B to for more coarse tuning.
Dave Higdon KD4ICT
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Joe,
There is no grinding involved, just use the allen wrench supplied to
loosen the VFO knob setscrews and adjust for more or less drag between
the knob and the felt washer. The optical encoder is quite
free-spinning, and if there is not enough friction, unexpected
frequency changes can
Many thanks for the info Don...makes my mind rest easy (grin)...I do like the
free spinning tuning on my K2 and K3.
I should know from past experience that Elecraft wouldn't field a rig that
wasn't just superb.
I don't have a KX3 yet...ordered a kit on 18 Feb and still waiting (sigh).
And so
...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2012 7:15 PM
To: Joseph Trombino, Jr
Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 tuning knob friction
Joe,
There is no grinding involved, just use the allen wrench supplied to
loosen the VFO knob setscrews and adjust for more
Joe,
The shipping estimates for orders placed *today* is 90 to 120 days, so
if you ordered earlier than yesterday, your KX3 should arrive between
Aug 09, 2012 and Sept 09, 2012. I suspect your order date is before
yesterday, so your shipment should be prior to that time range. It will
not
!
73,
Phil, NS7P
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2012 8:02 PM
To: Joseph Trombino, Jr
Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 tuning knob friction
Joe
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2012 7:15 PM
To: Joseph Trombino, Jr
Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 tuning knob friction
Joe,
There is no grinding involved, just use the allen wrench
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