. > I wonder why I have never seen any mods where a vernier dial has been added to > the K1 unit? Reasons.......??? > > -- > GB & 73's > KA5OAI > Sam Morgan ===================================== The K1 already has a digital dial so I think you mean a vernier drive. Remember that the K1 is tuned with a ten turn pot so that is, in effect, a vernier drive. I started out with 80 khz but changed to 170 khz so I could use the K1 in the novice band to work the skcc gang at 7022 khz. As Mike said, 17 khz per rev. is not a bad tuning rate. I think the top of the line rigs of my youth used 20 or 25 khz rates and that was considered ideal. The only difference, these rigs had larger tuning knobs and a little more friction. I have installed my K2 tuning knob on the K1 and I like it very much. It just clears the clear plastic cover for the readout. It is larger and has brass weights inside. I had to ream out the K2 knob with a Dremel tool in my drill press. The K1 shaft is 1/4 inch and the K2 shaft is 6mm. Then I had to spring for a new knob for the K2. About $26 with shipping. They told me the brass weight is the reason for the high cost. I also tried a Sierra knob. The same size as the K2 knob but no weight. Also, no need to drill out as already 1/4 inch. It worked well but I like the K2 knob better. I am using the metal shaft 10 turn pot on my K1. Its a little nicer but not alot of difference. It may support the heavier knob better. Rick Dettinger K7MW
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