I was not going to add to all the one washer or two comments but heres my two washers er, cents worth.
I replied over the weekend, off list, to Barry, N1EU. I had the same difficulty that he described an uneven tension on the main tuning knob through the 360 degree rotation. It was impossible to use the indent on the knob because of this. As I told Barry, I could not remember where I saw it.. but, I remembered reading somewhere that two washers should be used behind the main knob. Three washers came with my kit. I had figured that one was just an extra. Adding the second washer was just what the doctor ordered. No more binding rotation is smooth with the drag set just the way I like it. I got an off list reply from Barry that adding the second washer solved his knob woes as well. I guess its just a matter of preference or the fact that some folks are more skilled at a one washer solution !! Before adding the second washer on my K3, I did try to re-position the single washer and, although I was able to improve the situation somewhat adding the second made a huge difference. Anyway if youve only used one washer and the rotation is smooth, I would say, leave well enough alone ! Same, if youve got two installed. I mean, why mess with the mojo ?!! 73, Joe W1AIU It's entirely a matter of personal preference, David. It all depends upon the "feel" you like. I had two originally, but now have one. Perhaps I'm not as critical (and I have not had any tendency for the knob to rub on the bezel). Then again, I still have at best maybe five or six hours of operating my K3! It's always in bits documenting the latest look at a better way to handle some part of the build. Ron -----Original Message----- Ok, so would you advise removing one? And no problem on ack of mail, didn't expect on. On 18/02/2008 17:05, "Ron D'Eau Claire" <ron at cobi.biz> sent: > Yes, dropping the second washer was intentional, David. I forgot about > that brief period last year as we were making a number of changes. > There was some discussion back and forth about whether one or two felt > washers should be used, and I was asked to include two in the manual > at one time, but that was dropped almost immediately. > > It certainly sounds like there's some interest in having that option. > > Sorry you didn't get an acknowledgement of your e-mail. I can assure > you that all the suggestions are reviewed and very much appreciated! > Those that don't come directly to me are forwarded by Wayne and Eric. > > Ron AC7AC _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
