I had a remote tuning knob when I had a Ten-Tec Omni VI+ several years ago, so I was glad to get a K-Pod when it was introduced. I like it very much for the reasons already mentioned, especially the ergonomic benefit of having it next to my keyboard.
When I had my K3, prior to getting a K3S, I had a rubber Ten-Tec trim ring around the VFO A knob. Then I replaced both VFO knobs with the now-discontinued, weighted knobs from 73CNC. I'm using the stock knobs on my K3S but have the fancy 73CNC knob with the dimple on ball bearings on the K-Pod, and life is good! My suggestion is to be on the lookout for a 73CNC VFO A knob for your K-Pod. 73, Jim N7US -----Original Message----- Love the Kpod. Even though I was very comfy with the RIT even with the tiny knob, I got very used to it. But during a contest it required reaching across the keyboardand taking my right hand away from the keyboard. The Kpod sits right next to the number pad. I only ever use it for RIT, not direct vfo tuning. I have CAT commandsin the n1mm messages for cw to clear the RIT after the F3 tu msg and also in the CQ msg. Right next to the number pad is close to the enter key on the right of thekeyboard for serial number contests. I don't do a lot of phone, only twice a year for contesting, but I have macros in F1 thru F4 for keying the M1 thru M4 buttons for the dvk. Its a great accessory. BillK3WJV ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
