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Bob Wolbert-2

Re: Make the Feet "Stickier"

Long ago, I actually cut plates of 0.25" steel and bolted them beneath
the front bottom cover of my K3s so they wouldn't move when the front
panel buttons were jabbed. Once the subreceivers were added, the
combined weight is just about perfect, as long as the cleaning crew (me)
dusts the shack occasionally.

Licking my fingers & wetting the rear feet and the rubber part of the
front bail also keeps my rigs in place without any more exotic chemicals
or devices.

Regards,

Bob Wolbert

On 3/14/2012 12:15 PM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote:

> "Real radios glow in the dark?"
>
> Sorry, couldn't resist.
>
> 73,
>
> -- Dave, N8SBE
>
>> -------- Original Message --------
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Make the Feet "Stickier"
>> From: Ian White GM3SEK<[hidden email]>
>> Date: Wed, March 14, 2012 3:02 pm
>> To: [hidden email]
>>
>>
>> Dave New, N8SBE wrote:
>>>
>>> The K3 is just too darn light -- you need a MAN'S radio, one of those
>>> YaeComWood 50-pounders.
>>>
>>
>> Coming soon, specially crafted for all those stay-at-home K3s:
>> replacement top and bottom covers made from Depleted Uranium.
>>
>> Order code KDU3
>>
>> [Insert user-configurable "radioactivity" joke here.]
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> 73 from Ian GM3SEK
>> http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek
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Mike Harris

Re: Make the Feet "Stickier"

Better than DU at 19.1gm/cm cube is Tungsten at 19.25gm or Gold at
19.3gm. (Densities from Wikipedia)

A Gold bottom cover would make a really fully loaded K3. Worth a bit too.

Regards,

Mike VP8NO

On 14/03/2012 16:59, Bob Wolbert wrote:

> Long ago, I actually cut plates of 0.25" steel and bolted them beneath
> the front bottom cover of my K3s so they wouldn't move when the front
> panel buttons were jabbed. Once the subreceivers were added, the
> combined weight is just about perfect, as long as the cleaning crew (me)
> dusts the shack occasionally.
>
> Licking my fingers& wetting the rear feet and the rubber part of the
> front bail also keeps my rigs in place without any more exotic chemicals
> or devices.
>
> Regards,
>
> Bob Wolbert
>
> On 3/14/2012 12:15 PM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote:
>> "Real radios glow in the dark?"
>>
>> Sorry, couldn't resist.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> -- Dave, N8SBE
>>
>>> -------- Original Message --------
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Make the Feet "Stickier"
>>> From: Ian White GM3SEK<[hidden email]>
>>> Date: Wed, March 14, 2012 3:02 pm
>>> To: [hidden email]
>>>
>>>
>>> Dave New, N8SBE wrote:
>>>>
>>>> The K3 is just too darn light -- you need a MAN'S radio, one of those
>>>> YaeComWood 50-pounders.
>>>>
>>>
>>> Coming soon, specially crafted for all those stay-at-home K3s:
>>> replacement top and bottom covers made from Depleted Uranium.
>>>
>>> Order code KDU3
>>>
>>> [Insert user-configurable "radioactivity" joke here.]
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> 73 from Ian GM3SEK
>>> http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek
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Edward R Cole

Re: Make the Feet "Stickier"

In reply to this post by Joel Black-2

125-lb. Heath DX-100

or if that is too light come get our old 32-inch Sony CRT TV (150-lb.)
we upgraded to a Samsung 46-inch LED flat-screen

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Joel Black-2

Re: Make the Feet "Stickier"

I got some stuff at Lowe's made by DAP. It is called "Blue Stick." I
took a small amount and rolled it into a ball then stuck it to each
foot. I can now press the power button and jack in and out the
headphones without chasing my radio around the shelf. Thanks for all
the advice.

73,
Joel - W4JBB
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drewko

Re: Make the Feet "Stickier"

In reply to this post by gm3sek

Perhaps a firmware enhancement to adjust the "weighting"...

73,
Drew
AF2Z

On Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:02:24 +0000, Ian GM3SEK wrote:

>Dave New, N8SBE wrote:
>>
>>The K3 is just too darn light -- you need a MAN'S radio, one of those
>>YaeComWood 50-pounders.
>>
>
>Coming soon, specially crafted for all those stay-at-home K3s:
>replacement top and bottom covers made from Depleted Uranium.
>
>Order code KDU3
>
>[Insert user-configurable "radioactivity" joke here.]

Rick Dettinger-3

Re: Make the Feet "Stickier"

There was discussion earlier about advantages of a KX3 v a K3. Even
though the KX3 is much lighter, it shouldn't slide when pressing
buttons, since it is mostly a vertical press. I will, however, need
to wait until I acquire one to verify the advantage.

73,
Rick K7MW

> Perhaps a firmware enhancement to adjust the "weighting"...
>
> 73,
> Drew
> AF2Z
>

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Dave New, N8SBE

Re: Make the Feet "Stickier"

In reply to this post by Joel Black-2

Bob,

I had forgotten about that option. I have a subreceiver in my K3, and
it certainly doesn't move around on the desk like it used to.

Even better, it will certainly help Elecraft's sales, if everyone buys a
sub for their K3.

A brilliant suggestion.

73,

-- Dave, N8SBE

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Make the Feet "Stickier"
> From: Bob Wolbert <[hidden email]>
> Date: Wed, March 14, 2012 3:59 pm
> To: [hidden email]
>
>
<snip>
> Once the subreceivers were added, the
> combined weight is just about perfect, as long as the cleaning crew (me)
> dusts the shack occasionally.
>
<snip>
>
> Regards,
>
> Bob Wolbert
>

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