Tuning Knob for K1 (K2)
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As a follow up to Jim's post (and that of quite a few other guys on this list), I was wondering if the guys at Elecraft might someday take the hint and realize that they have a 'great' rig with what a lot of their customers consider to be an 'adequate' tuning knob and offer an upgrade option.
Elecraft has a justifiably great reputation for listening to its users and their customer service is top notch. So why the deaf ear here? Tom, WB2QDG K2 s/n 1103 (with a Yaesu knob) -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: [hidden email] > Jim wrote: > > snip > =========================================================================== > > "Hello, Fellow Elecrafters: > > I changed out the main tuning knob on my K1 with a Yaesu FT-100 knob, and I > thought I'd report on the project. > > I looked around for a weighted replacement knob 1-1/4" to 1-3/8" diameter, > with the requisite finger dimple. My search led to the Yaesu FT-100 main > tuning > knob. When I called Vertex to order the knob, the clerk chuckled and right > away knew what it was for. He said, "For your K2? We've gotten about 1600 > orders ... " He then proceeded to point out the need for Elecraft to order > these > knobs in quantity to satisfy the demand. I was afraid the knob would be a > bit too big for my K1 (if everybody else is ordering for a K2), but I > ordered > one anyway. > > As it turns out, the FT-100 knob is ideal for the K1. The thick rubber > ring > makes the overall knob diameter just a bit larger than the Elecraft knob, > but > not too large to obstruct the XIT button. The weight and "knurled" ring > give > a nice feel. BTW, the rubber ring will fit on the original Elecraft knob. > One problem I encountered is that the hole diameter is just a little under > 1/4". > You have to drill it out to fit the K1 potentiometer shaft. It's brass > (or > a similar soft, brass-colored metal), and not a problem using a steel bit > in a > home drill press. > > All in all, a nice upgrade for the K1. 73, Jim K5HO"" > > snip > ============================================================================= > > Does anyonw know if this knob is available in the UK, and if so where from? > > Martin > M0KWV > K1 #1534 > > > > > > > > ------------- > > > Why not take a look at our Web site? > http://www.simoncarves.com > > ************************************************************************* > The information in this email and any attachments may contain > privileged and/or confidential information intended solely for > the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. > If the reader of this email is not the intended addressee, or the > employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the addressee, > you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or > copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. > If you have received this communication in error, please notify > me by telephone or email and delete all copies immediately. > ************************************************************************* > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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[hidden email] wrote on 04/14/05 08:42 ET:
> [...] I was wondering if the guys at Elecraft might someday > take the hint and realize that they have a 'great' rig with what a > lot of their customers consider to be an 'adequate' tuning knob and > offer an upgrade option. [...] As an aside, Ten-Tec does just that with their Jupiter 538 rig. The 538 comes with so-so knobs, but TT offers an upgrade set for those who want to buy them. So there's a precedent...and rubber bands in the meantime. :-) Mike AB3AP Avondale, PA K2 #4834 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Mike Markowski wrote:
>As an aside, Ten-Tec does just that with their Jupiter 538 rig. The 538 >comes with so-so knobs, but TT offers an upgrade set for those who want >to buy them. So there's a precedent...and rubber bands in the meantime. > :-) > >Mike AB3AP >Avondale, PA >K2 #4834 > > some custom rubber bands is a bicycle intertube. Pick a size tube and just cut a section to meet your needs. I have used them to close HT battery packs that have been rebuilt. You can adjust the strength by changing the width of the section you cut. I can see cutting one about as wide as the knob is deep. Some time I will tell of the joys of garbage eve. John WA8KNE _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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On Thu, 14 Apr 2005, John Young wrote:
>> > Rubber bands sound good to me - being that I am cheap. They also qualify you for the Low-Tech Award! You'll understand why I was thrilled one day when I went to the local supermarket and found a gazillion asparagus rubber bands at the salad bar. I got quite a few...as not only are they great for knobs....but by not having to buy the asparagus to get them....I qualified for the Dumpster Diver Club. > Some time I will tell of the joys of garbage eve. Sounds like somethings that could be put up on the QRP web page www.zerobeat.net/qrp/ 73,Thom-k3hrn www.zerobeat.net Home of QRP Web Ring, Drakelist home page, Free Classified Ads for amateur radio, QRP IRC channel Elecraft Owners Database www.tlchost.net/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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