I like some drag on the main tuning know. I switched to a Yaesu knob. Definitely like the feel of the knob, but it spun too freely. I added 2 rubber washers - 7/16 x 1 x 1/16 between the knob and the felt washer. Works fine now. Just the right amount of drag. Got the washers at Lowes- $.62. #3481 N2tK, Tony