I slide it over the top of the K3 ring. It feels softer and "gripper" to me. That is based on about 5 minutes of knob twiddling, so whether I keep it on remains to be seen.
73, Lou -----Original Message----- >From: Don Wilhelm <[email protected]> >Sent: May 19, 2009 9:37 AM >To: W0FK <[email protected]> >Cc: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Knob covers > >Lou, > >I am not certain what all of you are trying to accomplish with the >Ten-Tec (or other) knob rings. Do you remove the rubber ring that is >supplied with the K3 knob? Or do you put it over the top of the >existing rubber ring? >The stock K3 rubber ring seems just fine to me. > >73, >Don W3FPR > > >W0FK wrote: >> I found one of the knob covers at Dayton (it always amazes me what's in the >> flea market there!). The ring fits over the K3 knob easily. It has a rubber >> ridge on the inside of the ring that conforms to the Ten-Tec knobs, but >> tends to stick up a bit on the K3's knob. It's not a perfect, seamless fit, >> and there is a small gap between the edge of the rubber ring and the knob on >> the K3 (very minor). It does work and feels nice, so if you like a softer >> grippier feel, it's worth a try until Elecraft decides to offer one tailored >> to fit the K3 (hint, hint). >> >> Lou, W0FK >> >> >> >> Lynn Lamb, W4NL wrote: >> >>> Sorry for the delay fellows.. Dayton!! And recovery!! >>> >>> I'll get back to all those requesting JPGs of the K3 main tuning knob with >>> covers shortly. Lots of interest. >>> >>> 73, lynn W4NL >>> >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> 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 >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> ----- >> St. Louis, MO >> K3 #2513 >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.34/2122 - Release Date: 05/19/09 >> 06:21:00 >> >> ______________________________________________________________ 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
