I received several replies to my question about an alternate knob for VFO B on the K3. It appears that quite a few people have switched out that knob ... some with a K2 knob, others with one of the larger Yaesu knobs, a few with varying military or commercial surplus knobs they were able to find. The general feedback was that the FT-817 knob was probably NOT the way to go.
I also got a very nice reply from K8FF, the fellow who makes the finger dimples and the FT-817 Kranker knob. With his permission I'm quoting the relevant portions of his message below. 73, Dave AB7E <quote> I actually have three production Kranker knobs at this time. The FT817 knob is about 1 1/8 inches in diameter with the Yaesu rubber ring around it, the FT857 knob is about 1 5/8 in diameter with the rubber ring and both fit 6mm shaft encoders used by Yaesu and Elecraft. You would need to purchase a rubber ring from Yaesu parts dept for either one since I only supply the replacement knob to be used with the original rubber ring. I also have a 1 1/4 inch diameter Kranker that fits the standard 1/4 inch shaft. Guys have been putting them on the Elecraft KX1 and some on the TenTec scout. This one is complete and doesn't require a rubber ring, it is beautifully made and is anodized black. All of these will be on my website shortly. The 1 1/4 inch Kranker is $15.00 including freight. Just Paypal me to my email address and I will ship one out. I might order a set of knobs from a K3 and see how difficult it would be to make Krankers to replace them. Several requests have come in for me to build something for the K3. Thanks, Wayne K8FF k...@juno.com </quote> ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
