[Elecraft] K2 Tuning Knob - FT100

[Rod N0RC]

Thor, et.al.,

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From: "Thor, n9ik" <n9ik@qsl.net>
To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Cc: <dolfindon@aol.com>; <rod@n0rc.com>; <cr@captainoftheclouds.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 8:11 AM
Subject: FW: [Elecraft] K2 Tuning Knob - FT100


>
> And Chuck, WA2MXR ...
>
> ... feels that simply replacing the pot with a metal shaft version
increases
> touch and sensitivity so much that the felt pad and rubber added to
the knob
> are unnecessary.  He also has added the 100k resister to make the
tuning
> more linear.

The felt pad, at least in my case was not for "touch and sensitivity".
I was put there in add drag, so that if the knob was bumped it would
not turn a bit and knock you off frequency.

73, Rod N0RC
Ft Collins, CO