[Elecraft] maximizing useful K1 VFO range

[Don Brown]

Hi

One of the felt disks used on a Dremal tool for polishing jewelry works and
is the right size. You will need to make a hole in the center and may need
to split in two to reduce the thickness. I have also tried the large felt
pads used on the bottom of furniture feet. They will work also and have
adhesive backs. All of this experimenting with felt pads I did a couple of
years ago then I changed to the metal shaft pot and now I don't need the
felt pads. I like the feel of the metal shaft pot  much better, Mouser has
them for about $14 P/N 652-3540S-1-104

Rather than using the plastic spacer I used a nut on both sides of the pot
with the locknut on the back this moves the knob closer to the front panel.
Some have suggested cutting the shaft down, but I have found this is a
better solution

Don Brown
KD5NDB


----- Original Message -----
From: "Sandy W5TVW" <ebjr@i-55.com>
To: "Morrow, Michael A." <mamorrow@tva.gov>; "'SP5DDJ'" <sp5ddj@wa.home.pl>;
"Wallace, Andy" <awallace@mc.com>; "'Elecraft'" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, December 30, 2002 10:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] maximizing useful K1 VFO range


> What would be SUPER is if the gang at Elecraft would cut a nice thick felt
disc to
> fill in the space between the knob and front panel.  Then the "drag" could
be
> adjusted as it would look neater as well.  I used a thick piece of
leather, but the
> felt would work better.  My leather disc isn't cut too "round" either, but
it works!!
> Sandy W5TVW
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Morrow, Michael A." <mamorrow@tva.gov>
> To: "'SP5DDJ'" <sp5ddj@wa.home.pl>; "Wallace, Andy" <awallace@mc.com>;
"'Elecraft'"
> <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Monday, December 30, 2002 5:36 PM
> Subject: RE: [Elecraft] maximizing useful K1 VFO range
>
>
> |
> | > From SP5DDJ:
> | >
> | > I do regret that I made a choice of 80 kHz instead of 150
> | > kHz, especially on 15m band.
> |
> | I find that the only disadvantages to the 170 kHz range are precise dial
> | adjustment and keeping the dial exactly on frequency when letting go of
the
> | dial.  All such problems vanished after I put a piece of felt between
the
> | panel and the VFO knob.  The resulting slight resistance to rotation was
a
> | great improvement.
> |
> | I find the activity in the old 40m novice band alone to be well worth
using
> | the 170 kHz option on the K1.
> |
> | 73,
> | Mike / KK5F
> |
> |
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