K3 tuning knob wear
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I remember commenting about the wear to the main VFO knob finger dimple
on my K3 ( S/No 133 ) some time ago and being told there was something in the offing to improve things? Is there any further update on this please? The paint has well and truly gone and as a result the radio looks " 2nd hand" It certainly doesn't perform " 2nd hand" ! Here in VK6 we dont have the advantage of Europe or NA , I'm lucky if I hear a signal on 40 or 20 these days never mind "picking them out from the interference " So the tuning knob gets a LOT of work. This is the penalty for living in the most isolated city on the planet. One day my K3 will come into its own from Perth , I just hope I live long enough to experience my 3rd sunspot maxima ! Cheers Keith -- Keith R K Bainbridge VK6RK/ VK6XH http://vk6rk.blogspot.com Northern Corridor Radio Group Inc VK6NC /VK6ANC ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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Email Elecraft and they will replace the knob at n/c. I ordered a rubber ring from Ten Tec to go over the knob for a better feel. Really nice. Phil Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.com www.w9dvm.com 800-395-7795 pin 02 727-944-3226 FAX 727-937-8834 NASFT 30210 K3 #1605 CCA 98 00827 CRA 1701 W9DVM -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Keith Bainbridge Sent: Monday, July 20, 2009 10:45 AM To: [hidden email] Subject: [Elecraft] K3 tuning knob wear I remember commenting about the wear to the main VFO knob finger dimple on my K3 ( S/No 133 ) some time ago and being told there was something in the offing to improve things? Is there any further update on this please? The paint has well and truly gone and as a result the radio looks " 2nd hand" It certainly doesn't perform " 2nd hand" ! Here in VK6 we dont have the advantage of Europe or NA , I'm lucky if I hear a signal on 40 or 20 these days never mind "picking them out from the interference " So the tuning knob gets a LOT of work. This is the penalty for living in the most isolated city on the planet. One day my K3 will come into its own from Perth , I just hope I live long enough to experience my 3rd sunspot maxima ! Cheers Keith -- Keith R K Bainbridge VK6RK/ VK6XH http://vk6rk.blogspot.com Northern Corridor Radio Group Inc VK6NC /VK6ANC ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] 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:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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Kieth:
I can't help with the knob but you do need an LP-Pan so you can see what's on the band without wearing out your finger. Steve N4LQ [hidden email] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Keith Bainbridge" <[hidden email]> To: <[hidden email]> Sent: Monday, July 20, 2009 10:44 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 tuning knob wear >I remember commenting about the wear to the main VFO knob finger dimple > on my K3 ( S/No 133 ) some time ago and being told there was something > in the offing to improve things? > Is there any further update on this please? > The paint has well and truly gone and as a result the radio looks " 2nd > hand" > It certainly doesn't perform " 2nd hand" ! > Here in VK6 we dont have the advantage of Europe or NA , I'm lucky if I > hear a signal on 40 or 20 these days never mind "picking them out from > the interference " So the tuning knob gets a LOT of work. > This is the penalty for living in the most isolated city on the planet. > One day my K3 will come into its own from Perth , I just hope I live > long enough to experience my 3rd sunspot maxima ! > Cheers > Keith > > -- > Keith > R K Bainbridge > VK6RK/ VK6XH > http://vk6rk.blogspot.com > Northern Corridor Radio Group Inc VK6NC /VK6ANC > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > 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:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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<http://images.tentec.com/radio/store/315BGO.jpg> Several hams asked
about the rubber trim rings for the K3. I have one and they are a perfect fit and very nice to tune with. Replacement rubber trim rings Model 315 replacement rubber trim ring for Ten-Tec HF transceivers and amplifiers. The new trim ring features a softer, better feel than the existing 'car tire' used around the circumference of Ten-Tec main tuning knobs since the 1980's. They (black version) are now being supplied as new equipment on Ten-Tec HF transceivers. Can be used on the Omni-V, Omni-VI, Omni-VII, Orion, Orion II, Paragon, Paragon II, Jupiter transceivers, the Centaur, Centurion and Titan I/II/III amplifiers, and the 301 and 302 series external tuning knobs. Sold as single units, for rigs or amps with two large tuning knobs, order quantity of 2. Available in black, charcoal grey, light blue, dark blue, orange, red, and glow-in-the-dark. Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. <http://www.instantgourmetspices.com/> www.instantgourmetspices.com www.w9dvm.com <http://www.w9dvm.com/> 800-395-7795 pin 02 727-944-3226 FAX 727-937-8834 NASFT 30210 K3 #1605 CCA 98 00827 CRA 1701 W9DVM _____ ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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If your K3 is connected to a PC then you could tune it using a Griffin PowerMate USB knob and my little KTune program. That would take some of the wear and tear off the K3 tuning knob, plus you can put the knob right in front of you which certainly saves my back by avoiding the need to lean forward. The only disadvantage is Griffin PowerMates don't have a finger dimple.
Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222 KX3 #110
* G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html |
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Hi Kieth,
Looks like you have a very early K3. In later runs of the main K3 tuning knob we added a small radius to the transition between the dimple edge and the front face of the knob that removes the sharp machined 90 degree edge. (A 90 degree transition makes it harder for the powder coat to adhere to the surface, especially if one's finger nail regularly drags across this transition while tuning.) Contact [hidden email] and they will get you a new knob under warranty. 73, Eric WA6HHQ ==== Keith Bainbridge [hidden email] wrote: > I remember commenting about the wear to the main VFO knob finger dimple > on my K3 ( S/No 133 ) some time ago and being told there was something > in the offing to improve things? > Is there any further update on this please? > The paint has well and truly gone and as a result the radio looks " 2nd > hand" > It certainly doesn't perform " 2nd hand" ! > Here in VK6 we dont have the advantage of Europe or NA , I'm lucky if I > hear a signal on 40 or 20 these days never mind "picking them out from > the interference " So the tuning knob gets a LOT of work. > This is the penalty for living in the most isolated city on the planet. > One day my K3 will come into its own from Perth , I just hope I live > long enough to experience my 3rd sunspot maxima ! > Cheers > Keith > Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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Keith,
I have a growth above my nail bed so I keep my nail trimmed short.... My dimple doesn't even look worn. Could your nail be the cause? Bill K9YEQ Fish Creek, WI -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Keith Bainbridge Sent: Monday, July 20, 2009 9:45 AM To: [hidden email] Subject: [Elecraft] K3 tuning knob wear I remember commenting about the wear to the main VFO knob finger dimple on my K3 ( S/No 133 ) some time ago and being told there was something in the offing to improve things? Is there any further update on this please? The paint has well and truly gone and as a result the radio looks " 2nd hand" It certainly doesn't perform " 2nd hand" ! Here in VK6 we dont have the advantage of Europe or NA , I'm lucky if I hear a signal on 40 or 20 these days never mind "picking them out from the interference " So the tuning knob gets a LOT of work. This is the penalty for living in the most isolated city on the planet. One day my K3 will come into its own from Perth , I just hope I live long enough to experience my 3rd sunspot maxima ! Cheers Keith -- Keith R K Bainbridge VK6RK/ VK6XH http://vk6rk.blogspot.com Northern Corridor Radio Group Inc VK6NC /VK6ANC ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] 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:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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I am getting ready to order a K3. I am having trouble
Deciding which filters to order. I want to listen to the SW bands so am ordering the General coverage module. I Want either the 6 or the 13kc filters but not both. I Know if I order the 6 it will not work for FM but if I Order the 13 will be happy with it on am? Is there much advantage to getting the 2.8 8 pole Verses the 2.7 5 pole? Same with the 400hz 8 pole Vs the 500hz 5 pole. Thanks for your help Dan N0DT ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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> Want either the 6 or the 13kc filters but not both. I > Know if I order the 6 it will not work for FM but if I > Order the 13 will be happy with it on am? For receive, yes. However, you can not currently TRANSMIT AM or ESSB through the 13 KHz filter unless you lie in the filter configuration and tell the K3 it's a 6 KHz filter instead of the 13 KHz filter. > Is there much advantage to getting the 2.8 8 pole > Verses the 2.7 5 pole? Only marginally if you are doing SSB contesting and do not plan to get a "narrow SSB" filter eventually. > Same with the 400hz 8 pole Vs the 500hz 5 pole. There is more difference in the 400 Hz 8-pole and 500 Hz 5-pole than between 2.8 KHz vs. 2.7 KHz filters. Also consider the Inrad 500 Hz 8-pole filter. It is somewhat wider than the 400 Hz filter but with much sharper skirts than the 5-pole filter. 73, ... Joe, W4TV > -----Original Message----- > From: [hidden email] > [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Dan Copeland > Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 6:31 PM > To: 'Elecraft_List' > Subject: [Elecraft] filters > > > I am getting ready to order a K3. I am having trouble > Deciding which filters to order. I want to listen to the > SW bands so am ordering the General coverage module. I > Want either the 6 or the 13kc filters but not both. I > Know if I order the 6 it will not work for FM but if I > Order the 13 will be happy with it on am? > > Is there much advantage to getting the 2.8 8 pole > Verses the 2.7 5 pole? Same with the 400hz 8 pole > Vs the 500hz 5 pole. > > Thanks for your help > > Dan N0DT > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > 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:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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If you Want tx on FM you need the 13. If you want to tx on AM or
extened SSB, you must use the 6. There is no one for an the other. FM filters where never designed for AM receving. Karl N6XVT Sent from my iPhone On Aug 16, 2009, at 3:31 PM, "Dan Copeland" <[hidden email]> wrote: > I am getting ready to order a K3. I am having trouble > Deciding which filters to order. I want to listen to the > SW bands so am ordering the General coverage module. I > Want either the 6 or the 13kc filters but not both. I > Know if I order the 6 it will not work for FM but if I > Order the 13 will be happy with it on am? > > Is there much advantage to getting the 2.8 8 pole > Verses the 2.7 5 pole? Same with the 400hz 8 pole > Vs the 500hz 5 pole. > > Thanks for your help > > Dan N0DT > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > 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:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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>> filters where never designed for AM receving.
The FM filter is the best AM receive filter I have! I always use it on broadcast band. I have never transmitted FM. If I had to choose, I could do without the AM filter. I would give up ESSB, only used it to test a couple of times and AM transmitting which I have not done yet. I would still be able to experiment with those modes by telling the K3 that the 13 KHz filter was 6 KHz. Mike Scott - AE6WA Tarzana, CA (DM04 / near LA) NAQCC 3535 K3-100 #508 / KX1 #1311 ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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