Re: [Elecraft] K3 knob on a K2

2009-07-17 Thread Jon Perelstein
I've seen a number of posts about using K3 knobs on K2s or K2 knobs on K1s to get finger dimples. People seem to be trying to go through a lot of complicated stuff to get the dimples. Elecraft sells stick-on dimples for the K1 and K2 tuning knobs. They're $6 per, and they are part number

Re: [Elecraft] K3 knob on a K2

2009-07-17 Thread Dave Sergeant
On 17 Jul 2009 at 12:17, Jon Perelstein wrote: I've seen a number of posts about using K3 knobs on K2s or K2 knobs on K1s to get finger dimples. People seem to be trying to go through a lot of complicated stuff to get the dimples. Another little tip on the K2 knob (which I remember posting

[Elecraft] K3 knob on a K2

2009-07-16 Thread Tom Campie
Sorry if this is a double post - I checked the archive and didn't see it there... Does the K3 knob work/fit on the K2? It is pretty slick looking and would be an easier option than the Yaesu knobs I've seen people getting... Tom W0EA

Re: [Elecraft] K3 knob on a K2

2009-07-16 Thread David Lankshear
Tom, I found the K2's knob wouldn't fit the VFO B shaft as it was too small. Thus I'd conclude that the K3's knob would be a loose fit on the K2's shaft. You could probably shim the shaft with some thin metal - like that you'd get from a drinks can. Unless shimmed, I would guess it might not