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I do not think the FT 100 knob is all that great
It really is too small and does not feel that good. I will not change but look fot the FT 900 and go to W3FPR web sit! N2DH _______________________________________________ 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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William E. Twaddell wrote:
> I do not think the FT 100 knob is all that great > It really is too small and does not feel that good. I got one a long time ago. It was somewhat small and I was surprised that mine was slightly off-center, causing an annoying wobble. I ended up putting the rubber ring from the ft100 knob on my standard Elecraft knob. It's the right size, heavier, and doesn't wobble. Although it does not have a spinner, I find that I can spin it by placing my finger on the raised rim of the Elecraft knob. One could also use a finger dimple as sold by Elecraft. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco _______________________________________________ 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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Folks,
The FT-900 rubber ring also fits over the stock K2 knob. The ring was available a couple months ago even though the knob was out of stock. A bit wider than the FT-100 ring and priced less too (less than a buck compared to over $5 for the FT-100 ring). Of course there are those who still advocate the broccoli ring solution <G> 73, Don W3FPR > -----Original Message----- > > I got one a long time ago. It was somewhat small and I was surprised > that mine was slightly off-center, causing an annoying wobble. I ended > up putting the rubber ring from the ft100 knob on my standard Elecraft > knob. It's the right size, heavier, and doesn't wobble. Although it > does not have a spinner, I find that I can spin it by placing my finger > on the raised rim of the Elecraft knob. One could also use a finger > dimple as sold by Elecraft. > > No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.12/46 - Release Date: 7/11/2005 _______________________________________________ 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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Don, W3FPR wrote: > Of course there are those who still advocate the broccoli ring solution > <G> ----------------------------------------------------------------- Keep talking Don, there is a field of the stuff here, nice and green looking for good homes <G> 73, Geoff GM4ESD _______________________________________________ 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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In reply to this post by Don Wilhelm-3
Knobs up, knobs down....
What about Elecraft? If we are so interested in changing the VFO knob (Yes i am also interested to change that plastic sharp knob with some soft stuff) could Elecraft do something? _______________________________________________ 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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In reply to this post by Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy-2
Finnaly ordered FT-100 knob.... seems to be OK, size, shape, etc... Thanks
everyone for tips ! 73 -----Message d'origine----- De : [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] De la part de Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy Envoyé : 11 juillet 2005 13:50 À : [hidden email] Cc : Elecraft Discussion List Objet : Re: [Elecraft] knob Don, W3FPR wrote: > Of course there are those who still advocate the broccoli ring solution > <G> ----------------------------------------------------------------- Keep talking Don, there is a field of the stuff here, nice and green looking for good homes <G> 73, Geoff GM4ESD _______________________________________________ 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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In reply to this post by William E. Twaddell
I've been asking the same question. It seems there is always quite a bit of interest in an Elecrfat-produced knob. This is one of those threads that seems to re-surface every six months or so. What do the Aptos boys say - any possibility?
Tom WB2QDG k2 1103 (w ith a FT-900 knob) -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "S55M" <[hidden email]> > Knobs up, knobs down.... > What about Elecraft? > If we are so interested in changing the VFO knob (Yes i am also interested > to change that plastic sharp knob with some soft stuff) could Elecraft do > something? > > _______________________________________________ > 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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In reply to this post by William E. Twaddell
Hi all,
I don't know why people go to all the trouble to change the knob on the K2. I have been using mine for 6 years and I love it just the way it was designed. I put my index finger on the edge of the knob and just swirl away. I even have no desire to get the little finger dimple. The knob is nice and heavy, and the drag can be adjusted by how close it is to the felt washer. I must be "different" or something. Steve, W2MY _______________________________________________ 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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In reply to this post by Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy-2
On Mon, 11 Jul 2005, Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy wrote:
> > Don, W3FPR wrote: > >> Of course there are those who still advocate the broccoli ring solution <G> > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > Keep talking Don, there is a field of the stuff here, nice and green looking > for good homes <G> And it comes with rubber bands? Can't imagine the shipping costs....and wondering if the US Dept of Agriculture would let it it. But, the thought counts! 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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In reply to this post by Steven Pituch
On Mon, 11 Jul 2005, Steven Pituch wrote:
> Hi all, > I don't know why people go to all the trouble to change the knob on the K2. > I have been using mine for 6 years and I love it just the way it was > designed. I put my index finger on the edge of the knob and just swirl away. > I even have no desire to get the little finger dimple. > The knob is nice and heavy, and the drag can be adjusted by how close it is > to the felt washer. > > I must be "different" or something. It might be that you are immune to having some remin der of rice-box technology in the shack. I prefer the broccoli bands.....it helps save rubber trees. 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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In reply to this post by Steven Pituch
It depends how much You use that knob!
If You only make some random qso's or ragchewing on skeds it is not a problem. Inmagine 48hrs of contesting mostly S&P on 5 bands turning that knob up and down? And from big Hf contests to several VHF.... And the other face of the problem....It looks better with rubber knob than with the plastic one. S55M-Adi ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steven Pituch" <[hidden email]> To: <[hidden email]> Sent: Monday, July 11, 2005 8:54 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Re: knob > Hi all, > I don't know why people go to all the trouble to change the knob on the > K2. I have been using mine for 6 years and I love it just the way it > was designed. I put my index finger on the edge of the knob and just > swirl away. I even have no desire to get the little finger dimple. > The knob is nice and heavy, and the drag can be adjusted by how close it > is to the felt washer. > > I must be "different" or something. > > Steve, W2MY > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Hello Group,
I need some help on setting up the spacers between the two boards on the KAT2. I'm pretty sure the assembly instructions are incorrect, so instead of asking for clarification on them, perhaps someone can simply tell me: Where do the split lock washers go? ALSO: The male and female connectors (P and J, 4 & 5) don't appear to completely mate. Is that correct? Thanks and 73, Tom, W3QS _______________________________________________ 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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Tom,
Yes there will be part of the pin surfaces showing when the connectors are properly mated - it is supposed to be that way. Now for the screws, lockwashers and standoffs. When you put the standoff on the first board, use a lockwasher under the screwhead and one between the board and the standoff - the one between the board and the standoff is the most important. Then after you mate the boards, put a lockwasher under the screwhead only. It would be a real bear of a job to keep the washer between the board and the standoff at that point, so don't do it that way, but do put a lockwasher on the screw to keep the screw from backing out. 73, Don W3FPR > -----Original Message----- > > I need some help on setting up the spacers between the two boards on the > KAT2. I'm pretty sure the assembly instructions are incorrect, so instead > of asking for clarification on them, perhaps someone can simply tell me: > > Where do the split lock washers go? > > ALSO: The male and female connectors (P and J, 4 & 5) don't appear to > completely mate. Is that correct? > > Thanks and 73, > > Tom, W3QS > > No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.12/46 - Release Date: 7/11/2005 _______________________________________________ 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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I must be missing something. Whats wrong with the knob that comes on the K2?
Why change it? Guess I just don't get it. Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota _______________________________________________ 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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comestic or fashion.!?!? .... for me... both ;-)
Le 05-07-11 à 19:55, NR5A a écrit : > I must be missing something. Whats wrong with the knob that comes > on the K2? > Why change it? Guess I just don't get it. > > Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > ====== Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ ====== _______________________________________________ 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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Jerry,
IMHO, the only thing wrong with the stock knob is the sharp edge at the front perimeter. I tune with my thumb resting on that corner and my thumb gets sore after a bit. Those fingerdimples may work for some folks, but since I don't normally tune with a finger, they just get in the way for me. I need something that will soften that edge, and the FT-900 rubber rings work fine for me. 73, Don W3FPR > -----Original Message----- > > I must be missing something. Whats wrong with the knob that comes > on the K2? > Why change it? Guess I just don't get it. > > Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.12/46 - Release Date: 7/11/2005 _______________________________________________ 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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I thought they were sharp at first too. I tune either with my left thumb
or with my right forefinger. I pitched a baseball so much as a teenager my forefinger is curved. Helped me throw a wicked slider in my day but now it is just bent. This has helped my K2's tuning knob gain a patina and lose its sharp edges. I've thought of the broccoli bands but never quite gotten around to it. I eat enough of my cruciform veggies but have grown to like my K2 the way it is ;) 73, Kevin. (Net Op Without a Clue) P.S. South Dakota would be a nice catch for the net :) KJR On Mon, 11 Jul 2005 21:02:36 -0400, W3FPR - Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote: > Jerry, > > IMHO, the only thing wrong with the stock knob is the sharp edge at the > front perimeter. I tune with my thumb resting on that corner and my > thumb > gets sore after a bit. Those fingerdimples may work for some folks, but > since I don't normally tune with a finger, they just get in the way for > me. > I need something that will soften that edge, and the FT-900 rubber rings > work fine for me. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> -----Original Message----- >> >> I must be missing something. Whats wrong with the knob that comes >> on the K2? >> Why change it? Guess I just don't get it. >> >> Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.12/46 - Release Date: 7/11/2005 _______________________________________________ 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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""" I must be missing something. Whats wrong with the knob that comes on the K2? Why change it? Guess I just don't get it. Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota """ Nothing is wrong with the knob that comes on the K2. Like nothing is wrong with normal wheels that comes on the average car. But a lot of people is changing normal wheels (i don't know the exact english/american term) with bigger and larger alluminium ones :))) We are so different and that is beauty of life. S55M-Adi _______________________________________________ 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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In reply to this post by William E. Twaddell
In a message dated 12/07/05 00:56:02 GMT Daylight Time, [hidden email] writes: I must be missing something. Whats wrong with the knob that comes on the K2? Why change it? Guess I just don't get it. Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota Reply: ------------------------------------------------------- For limited casual use not a thing as the knob is well balanced as regards weight/size and fits the available front panel space perfectly, however if you have to move frequency a lot searching for stations the hard edges of the knob become a somewhat wearing to the fingers. Had exactly the same problem with an earlier JRC JST-135 HF transceiver and that was solved by installing a knob from the later JRC NRD-535 RX. The only difference between the two was the NRD-535 had a rubber ring (tire) on the outer edge. What a difference this makes when searching for stations! With this in mind it would perhaps be a good idea for Elecraft to consider the provision of a suitable rubber ring to fit externally on the circumference of their stock VFO knob as outside the USA not all users will have the access to the reported solutions to the problem. My attempts to find a suitable rubber band of the type reported to come with asparagus supplied in the USA (asparagus tips?) have got nowhere. Have got a crony of mine visiting the USA at present switched on to finding sources. Of the two Yaesu solutions with the FT100D and the FT900 rubber tires which is the best? The prices quoted for supplies of these in the USA will have absolutely no bearing on the final UK cost. Bob, G3VVT _______________________________________________ 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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Maybe for some people, FT-900 is better, but it is now an obselete part and no more available from Yaesu... :-( That's what Yaesu USA told me yesterday... -----Message d'origine----- De : [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] De la part de [hidden email] Envoyé : 12 juillet 2005 09:32 À : [hidden email]; [hidden email] Objet : Re: [Elecraft] knob In a message dated 12/07/05 00:56:02 GMT Daylight Time, [hidden email] writes: I must be missing something. Whats wrong with the knob that comes on the K2? Why change it? Guess I just don't get it. Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota Reply: ------------------------------------------------------- For limited casual use not a thing as the knob is well balanced as regards weight/size and fits the available front panel space perfectly, however if you have to move frequency a lot searching for stations the hard edges of the knob become a somewhat wearing to the fingers. Had exactly the same problem with an earlier JRC JST-135 HF transceiver and that was solved by installing a knob from the later JRC NRD-535 RX. The only difference between the two was the NRD-535 had a rubber ring (tire) on the outer edge. What a difference this makes when searching for stations! With this in mind it would perhaps be a good idea for Elecraft to consider the provision of a suitable rubber ring to fit externally on the circumference of their stock VFO knob as outside the USA not all users will have the access to the reported solutions to the problem. My attempts to find a suitable rubber band of the type reported to come with asparagus supplied in the USA (asparagus tips?) have got nowhere. Have got a crony of mine visiting the USA at present switched on to finding sources. Of the two Yaesu solutions with the FT100D and the FT900 rubber tires which is the best? The prices quoted for supplies of these in the USA will have absolutely no bearing on the final UK cost. Bob, G3VVT _______________________________________________ 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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