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Dave Anderson, K4SV

Rubber Knob for K2

Hi Gang,

I would like information on obtaining the knob I have
seen on some
K2's. It apprears to be heavy plastic with a rubber
outter edge. Anyone
having information such as part number and source
please let me know .

Thanks in advance,

Dave K4SV...

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Don Wilhelm-3

RE: Rubber Knob for K2

Dave,

If you are referring to the Yaesu FT-900 knob, you can find details on my
website www.qsl.net/w3fpr. The smaller F-100 knob (with finger depression)
is preferred by some folks, but the FT-900 knob is heavier and my
preference. I have also seen the Yaesu rubber tire for the FT-900 knob
installed over the stock K2 knob - it takes a small amount of stretching,
but it works FB if you just want to get rid on the sharp outer edge of the
stock knob.

73,
Don W3FPR

> -----Original Message-----
>
> I would like information on obtaining the knob I have
> seen on some
> K2's. It apprears to be heavy plastic with a rubber
> outter edge. Anyone
> having information such as part number and source
> please let me know .
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Dave K4SV...
>
>

Bob Nielsen

Re: Rubber Knob for K2

Or as some have done, put a thick rubber band from the produce
department of your local supermarket (as used on broccoli or
asparagus) over the stock knob.

73, Bob N7XY

On Wed, Mar 02, 2005 at 08:10:02AM -0500, W3FPR - Don Wilhelm wrote:

> Dave,
>
> If you are referring to the Yaesu FT-900 knob, you can find details on my
> website www.qsl.net/w3fpr. The smaller F-100 knob (with finger depression)
> is preferred by some folks, but the FT-900 knob is heavier and my
> preference. I have also seen the Yaesu rubber tire for the FT-900 knob
> installed over the stock K2 knob - it takes a small amount of stretching,
> but it works FB if you just want to get rid on the sharp outer edge of the
> stock knob.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> >
> > I would like information on obtaining the knob I have
> > seen on some
> > K2's. It apprears to be heavy plastic with a rubber
> > outter edge. Anyone
> > having information such as part number and source
> > please let me know .
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Dave K4SV...
> >

Jim Sheldon

RE: Rubber Knob for K2

Yeah, but that looks tacky hi hi. The K2 is more elegant than that. Buy
yourself one of those "finger dimples". It looks good on the knob, and once
you get used to it, makes speed-tuning a snap.

W0EB
K2 #4338

> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email]
> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Bob Nielsen
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 9:39 AM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Rubber Knob for K2
>
>
> Or as some have done, put a thick rubber band from the
> produce department of your local supermarket (as used on broccoli or
> asparagus) over the stock knob.
>
> 73, Bob N7XY
>
>
> On Wed, Mar 02, 2005 at 08:10:02AM -0500, W3FPR - Don Wilhelm wrote:
> > Dave,
> >
> > If you are referring to the Yaesu FT-900 knob, you can find
> details on
> > my website www.qsl.net/w3fpr. The smaller F-100 knob (with finger
> > depression) is preferred by some folks, but the FT-900 knob
> is heavier
> > and my preference. I have also seen the Yaesu rubber tire for the
> > FT-900 knob installed over the stock K2 knob - it takes a
> small amount
> > of stretching, but it works FB if you just want to get rid on the
> > sharp outer edge of the stock knob.
> >
> > 73,
> > Don W3FPR
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > >
> > > I would like information on obtaining the knob I have
> > > seen on some
> > > K2's. It apprears to be heavy plastic with a rubber
> > > outter edge. Anyone
> > > having information such as part number and source
> > > please let me know .
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance,
> > >
> > > Dave K4SV...
> > >
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Tony Martin W4FOA

Re: Rubber Knob for K2

I agree Jim, the finger dimples are neat. Also a neat addition to the K2 is
the Elecraft/Bencher Hex paddle...what a great feel! 72
Tony, W4FOA

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Sheldon" <[hidden email]>
To: "'Elecraft Reflector'" <[hidden email]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 10:45 AM
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Rubber Knob for K2

Yeah, but that looks tacky hi hi. The K2 is more elegant than that. Buy
yourself one of those "finger dimples". It looks good on the knob, and once
you get used to it, makes speed-tuning a snap.

W0EB
K2 #4338

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Thom LaCosta

RE: Rubber Knob for K2

In reply to this post by Jim Sheldon

On Wed, 2 Mar 2005, Jim Sheldon wrote:

> Yeah, but that looks tacky hi hi. The K2 is more elegant than that. Buy
> yourself one of those "finger dimples". It looks good on the knob, and once
> you get used to it, makes speed-tuning a snap.

Use of the rubber band helps promote the "Mojo back to Nature" movement. In
some ways it also insures that K2 owners may injest vegatables.

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Bob - W5BIG

Re: Rubber Knob for K2

I have a light blue broccoli-band on my K2 and I like
the dash of color it adds. Decorative, functional and healthy too.

73/ Bob - W5BIG

----- Original Message -----
From: "Thom R. Lacosta" <[hidden email]>
To: "Jim Sheldon" <[hidden email]>
Cc: "'Elecraft Reflector'" <[hidden email]>
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 5:36 AM
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Rubber Knob for K2

> On Wed, 2 Mar 2005, Jim Sheldon wrote:
>
> > Yeah, but that looks tacky hi hi. The K2 is more elegant than that.
Buy
> > yourself one of those "finger dimples". It looks good on the knob, and
once
> > you get used to it, makes speed-tuning a snap.
>
> Use of the rubber band helps promote the "Mojo back to Nature" movement.
In
> some ways it also insures that K2 owners may injest vegatables.
>

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Tom McCulloch

Re: Rubber Knob for K2

In reply to this post by Dave Anderson, K4SV

I also have brocoli band, but when I push the PA and the rig gets a little warm, the aroma makes me hungry!
tom, wb2qdg
k2 1103

-------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Bob - W5BIG" <[hidden email]>

> I have a light blue broccoli-band on my K2 and I like
> the dash of color it adds. Decorative, functional and healthy too.
>
> 73/ Bob - W5BIG
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Thom R. Lacosta" <[hidden email]>
> To: "Jim Sheldon" <[hidden email]>
> Cc: "'Elecraft Reflector'" <[hidden email]>
> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 5:36 AM
> Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Rubber Knob for K2
>
>
> > On Wed, 2 Mar 2005, Jim Sheldon wrote:
> >
> > > Yeah, but that looks tacky hi hi. The K2 is more elegant than that.
> Buy
> > > yourself one of those "finger dimples". It looks good on the knob, and
> once
> > > you get used to it, makes speed-tuning a snap.
> >
> > Use of the rubber band helps promote the "Mojo back to Nature" movement.
> In
> > some ways it also insures that K2 owners may injest vegatables.
> >
>
>
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