Am 10. Aug 2004, um 14:04:49 schrieb wayne burdick:
Regarding SMT (surface-mount technology):
We will obviously have to use many more SMDs (surface-mount devices) in
future kits. But they will all be pre-installed, with rare exceptions.
Wayne, would you then please consider selling the bare
Although more and more my rigs are controlled by software, I still
like to tune that knob a bit. But the more I'm around other rigs, the
less satisfied I am with the stock K2 tuning knob
Do you have a recommended favorite that is plug-to-plug exchangeable
and available. That is, I've heard
hello elecrafters,
first mail on this topic was from Richard T Perry [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I answered him off list, but i think my mail is interesting for everybody who
is afraid off SMT-Kits.
So this is what i wrote to richard:
Hi Richard,
have a look to this site:
Hi
Most of the knob changes have been to the Yaesu knob. It works well and is
heavy enough but looks out of place to me. I have seen a Kenwood knob on a K2
that looked better. It was gray and had the finger dimple and fit better than
the Yaesu. To me it looked more like it belonged on the K2.
I like the orignal knob with a FingerDimple. I think the other knobs make the
K2 look funny or strange. I would like to see more weight on the original
knob, but It works for me. I am a large person with high hands and I have no
trouble dealing with the K2 orignal knob. Yes, it might not be
I have the FT 900 knob on my K2 and love it including the dimple. HOWEVER
for ease of quick tuning and better filter selection, I love the N4PY
software to control my K2. Just can't be beat for ease of operation.
Phil W9DVM
Philip LaMarche
LaMarche Enterprises, Inc.
KD5NDB:
I like the K2 knob with the finger dimple add on. It looks good and works
well. You
can get the finger dimple from Elecraft for about $5. I have put them on
everything K2, K1 and even the KX1.
Amen Don! I don't know why anyone would want anything else.
One suggestion for
I'm partial to the Stock Knob with a finger dimple, I've also played with a
friends that has the Yaesu knob, but with the weight and ease of spinning on
that knob it's great for screaming across the band, but very touchy when
fine tuning.
Of course I much prefer sitting here using Peter and
Paul,
Find my K2 knob with the finger dimple added works much better as echoed by
other contributors to the list.
Another route may be done if possible is to add a thin external tire' to
the K2 knob. Seem to remember there was some discussion of this on the
Elecraft
Reflector earlier in
Do you have a recommended favorite that is plug-to-plug
exchangeable and available. That is, I've heard praise of the
Yeasu knob, but also that it isn't available from any
supplier anymore. Also, I read one article about a
substitution which required an additional fiber
washer - don't
- Original Message -
From: David Toepfer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I recall reading somehere a while ago that absolutely all precision
instruments/tools are fabricated in metric and the only thing that is
english
is the labels and the specs which are all converted to english.
Have you
What? You mean you don't place the Fingerdimple on the geometric center of the
knob? G
I vote for the standard K2 knob with Fingerdimple (mounted off center of
course). It has a nice feel to it, better than the FT100 knob in my opinion,
which has a dimple, but the radius is too small to get
Hi
I think this is interesting. A few years ago everyone was complaining about the
K2 knob and looking fore something to replace it. It got to the point that
Yaesu parts had to stock extra knobs because of all the requests for
replacements used on K2's. I know Elecraft even looked into having
On Wed, 11 Aug 2004, Don Brown wrote:
Hi
I think this is interesting. A few years ago everyone was complaining about the
K2 knob and looking fore something to replace it. It got to the point that
Yaesu parts had to stock extra knobs because of all the requests for
replacements used on K2's.
Amazing, isn't it? In fact, I am thinking of installing five Fingerdimples-
four around the circumference, and one in the middle. I'd always have one at
the ready, without having to move my finger more than a fraction. this would
result in true efficiency of operation.
You can't have enough of
I also didn't prefer the stock K2 knob, it's a bit
small for my meaty hands and the edge is sharp.
Adding the Fingerdimple solved everything. The knob is
still small so it packs nicely for the field but the
dimple lets you spin away.
73, Steve N4SL
I am looking for an Autek QF1A audio filter,had a good one and sold it for
$40.00. I am restoring a defunct FT-7 and really need an outboard filter of
some type. Thanks 73' John KF7OM
John Gabbard
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Why Wait? Move to EarthLink.
Everyone seems to be missing my point, which is, all of these things are
designed and fabricated in metric specs. The machine tools are made in
factories to metric specs, but when the but the dials on them or the labels on
them they are converted to english so we sad american masses who just
Not that any of it really matters.
dt
.
--- David Toepfer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Everyone seems to be missing my point, which is, all of these things are
designed and fabricated in metric specs. The machine tools are made in
factories to metric specs, but when the but the dials on them or
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Here is me thinking that an HRD (later to become Vincent, HRD) is a pre
WWII
British motorcycle and how on earth it could run a K2?
With Lucas electrics??g Hey, they made them until about 1952. I lusted
for one but bought a Royal Enfield
Yes,
I think we can do simple kits with 1206 parts with home hand tools and
possibly a hold down fixture home made. In fact, that would be a great
kit, a set of SMT sized tools: Needle Nose pliers, light spring tweezer,
hold down device that would sit on desk and exert weight on a 1206
Sandy,
What kind of soldering station do you have now?
How about $5 to put you in SMD capable soldering set up? Or maybe $10
outside, the cost of a proper tip if you have a heat controlled station now.
750 tips would do it, with the narrow end suited to 1206 pads.
73,
Stuart
K5KVH
I would *love* to see an SMT version of the KX1. Already, in a number of
places in the current kit, it would seem like an SMT bypass cap would fit
better than the leaded version! And probably no more difficult to
fit/solder in place.
How 'bout an SMT Option on some kits?
73,
Steve
aa8af
When the day comes I need to work with SMD in a kit, that will be the day I no
longer build a kit. For me, life is too short for that crazyness. I would no
longer enjoy building a kit if I had to mount SMD. Why? Because I feel that
way and it's my money to spend as I see fit. I do enjoy
For manual SMT parts, 1206 is a workable size: 0.12 in. by 0.06 in.
Stuart
K5KVH
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I dunno Stuart. I think of sneezing and ending up with the parts for my
new all-band Elecraft K-92 scattered all over the shop floor.
Besides, the knobs on my K2 are WAY too small already.
I'm reminded of the segment in Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy in which
the alien invasion of Earth
Why not get the spinner attachment for the standard Elecraft knob? Easy
addition as it glues on.
Stuart
K5KVH
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41 SMT related posts in the last couple of days. Wow! Looks like we've
beaten it to death.
Time to let this thread rest. :-)
73, Eric WA6HHQ
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Jim,
Do you know what is special about the 939-9? All that I could find on
Hakko's web site was the 939-1.
Tim Raymer
73 de KA0OUV
At 16:42 08/11/2004, James T. \Jim\ Rogers wrote:
I ran across this item in my travels. Don't know if it will
interest any of
you or not, but just
At 04:20 PM 8/11/2004, Stuart Rohre wrote:
Yes,
I think we can do simple kits with 1206 parts with home hand tools and
possibly a hold down fixture home made. In fact, that would be a great
kit, a set of SMT sized tools: Needle Nose pliers, light spring tweezer,
hold down device that would
Dear Fellow Elecrafters,
In the coming months, I will not be boring you with unnecessary posts
about new recipients of the Elecraft Ragchewer's Award. Those who earn
one will be notified by private e-mail. But I did want to take the
opportunity to publicly recognize George Davis, G3ICO. His
Peter,
There are water clean fluxes that might answer your concern. I was thinking
of ones that dissipate with soldering heat, just a dot on land of the
component that was to be the down side.
Stuart
K5KVH
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Well ... it is a little known fact that the US of A is slowly converting
to metric ... inch by inch.
Fred K6DGW
David Toepfer wrote:
Not that any of it really matters.
dt
.
--- David Toepfer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Everyone seems to be missing my point, which is, all of these things
With all this talk about knobs, I've decided to try and order a couple
of Finger Dimples. I've been getting the server down message all day.
Is it simply computer problems or does anyone know if they might have
gone out of business ?
73 de Larry W2LJ - Vivat Morse! © ®
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi
You can get them on the Elecraft parts page
Don Brown
KD5NDB
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From: Larry Makoski W2LJmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.netmailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 6:33 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Finger Dimples
In a message dated 8/11/04 4:02:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
(later to become Vincent, HRD)
Says James: 'In my opinion, there's nothing in this world
Beats a 52 Vincent and a red headed girl.'
- Richard Thompson 52 Vincent Black Lightning
73 de Jim, N2EY
Gee, that sounds a lot like my MG-B, Lucas electrics,
SU carbs and all. There is nothing more exciting than
having a throttle linkage break as you're trying to
accelerate onto a freeway!
Doug
W6JD
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From: Kevin Rock [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
I have found my QF1A thanks net, John KF7OM
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From: John Gabbard [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: 8/11/2004 2:44:22 PM
Subject: QF1A wanted
I have found the QF1A, thanks net. John KF7OM
John Gabbard
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I have found the QF1A, thanks net. John KF7OM
John Gabbard
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Why Wait? Move to EarthLink.
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