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
KD5NDB
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Subject: [Elecraft] What tuning knob is best on K2
Although more and more my rigs are controlled by software, I
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
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
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
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
Why not get the spinner attachment for the standard Elecraft knob? Easy
addition as it glues on.
Stuart
K5KVH
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