[Elecraft] FT100 Knob Purchase Info

[Steve Lawrence]

Interesting... I called Yaesu Parts and requested the FT-100 knob.  The 
first reply from the parts person "is this for your K2 radio?".  He then 
went on to describe orders at 15 - 30 a day for quite some time after the 
K2 came out!  He then went on to indicate they still get a number of calls 
per week!!  WOW!

I feel like such a traitor -- modifying my beautiful, American made K2, 
with this "foreign" part.  It's sort of like conceding that somewhere, 
someone else has done it better.  Yet, I have to agree with the many that 
have trodden this road before me, the factory original K2 knob begs to be 
replaced (or "toned down" -- sharp edges rounded, finger friendly rubber, 
etc.).  If they are getting the orders they say.....

Might I suggest -- like it probably hasn't been said before...;-)    -- 
that Elecraft reconsider their main tuning knob design?  (The gentleman I 
talked with indicated a bulk order would reduce the cost.)  Such a small 
thing, and yet probably the single most important component of the user 
interface.  It's the difference between wooden stool and a comfortably 
padded reclining chair.  Both get the job done.  One is more inviting for 
the long haul.

And with such a nice radio, who wouldn't consider anything but the long 
haul?

Steve
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"Sean Baxter" <sbaxter@gte.net>
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From a previous post:

The phone number is 562-404-2700 and the parts are Ft-100 main VFO knob - 
RA006800B ($8.87ea) and RA0068200 ($4.06ea) plus shipping ($4.00 
minimum).   They take plastic.

Sean - K3XT
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