I too have been debating on whether or not to upgrade the VFO on my KX3 s/n #3237. Right now I have the SideKX panels and plastic cover with the stock knob which I primarily use when operating "from the field" in my backyard. This combination works well for the field use as the VFO has more friction and the stock knob fits under the plastic cover. I also have the 73cnc.com black knob w/ball bearing finger dimple THAT I LOVE, but the plastic cover won't fit over it, but for desk operation I would prefer that knob with the upgraded VFO to spin up and down the bands! So now I'm trying to justify a second KX3 with the upgraded VFO and the larger ball bearing finger dimple knob for use in the shack. Decisions, decisions............ Mike AC6JA In a message dated 2/17/2015 3:46:47 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
Mike, That decision is up to you. A good part of me says "if it ain't broke, don't fix it", but the other side says you should install the upgrades. As for my KX3 (first one off the production line), I have no trouble with the VFO, so until I experience problems with it, it will stay just as I received it. That is not to say that the upgraded VFO is not an improvement, but I don't find any problem with mine as it is. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/17/2015 6:27 PM, Mike Weir wrote: > I have the KX3 with the non ball bearing VFO and I am going to be placing an order with Elecraft for the new synthesizer board for my K3 and if the KX3 ball bearing VFO is a good mod to do then I will include that in my order as well ? > Mike Weir > VE3WDM > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
