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EricJ-2

Tuning Knob for K2

I'm still looking myself. The two I see recommended are for the FT-100 and
FT900. You can get info on the FT-900 knob atit at
http://www.qsl.net/w3fpr/index.htm. I like the size, but I want something
with a recessed finger dimple.

I went to HRO and measured a bunch of likely candidates. The TS-570 knob
looked good, but it is 30 bucks! The FT-900 knob is reputedly about 10
bucks. I also looked at the Icom R75 which is the same diameter (1-3/4") and
the FT-847 which is an 1/8" smaller. Both have the recessed finger dimple. I
haven't had a chance to price any of them other than Kenwood (they have
prices on the Internet), but I'll post what I find.

I'm also looking for something better for the K1. I want something a little
bigger and rubber covered because the knob is so sharp. I bought the add-on
finger dimple from Elecraft and, while it is great for rapid QSY, it has a
sharp edge and it sticks out too far so it is always in my way when I am
fine tuning. I want a recessed dimple. I looked at the TS-480SAT knob. It's
only 1-1/2" in diameter, but it is also 30 bucks. I'm still looking.

Some of the guys have resorted to buying turnips at the local supermarket to
get the rubber bands for their K2 knobs. I'm not there yet.

Eric
KE6US

-----Original Message-----
From: [hidden email]
[mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Brent Sutphin WB4X
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 7:19 AM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: [Elecraft] Tuning Knob for K2

I would like to replace the tuning knob on my K2. I have seem several post
here about replacements. Could someone let me know which knob to get and
where I might find one.

Thanks
Brent WB4X

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