[Elecraft] The K2 Tuning Knob Discussion and Idea

Thu Jan 23 12:01:16 2003

Well said Lee,

  I think the 'Toroid Guy' filled a very similar need for those who, for one
reason or another, did not want to roll there own.  This knob thing has been
resurfacing time and again.  A while back there was also quite a bit of
discussion about the appearance of the screws on the K2, that seemed to have
gone away by itself, though. I was never offended by the appearance of the
screws, but there was quite a bit of discussion, as I recall.

Anyway, thanks to Lee for suggesting a solution for those of us who don't
like broccoli.

Tom McCulloch, WB2QDG
K2 s/n 1103

Friend of Bill W.
   ---  If you are too, drop me a line.

-----Original Message-----
From: Lee Buller <[email protected]>
To: Reflector Elecraft <[email protected]>
Date: Thursday, January 23, 2003 10:04 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] The K2 Tuning Knob Discussion and Idea

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>Elecrafters.....
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>The discussion about the K2 tuning knob continues to come up on the
reflector a regular intervals.  This has been going on for over a year.  I
have a suggestion....
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>Would there be a market out there for the Elecraft Wizards (Wayne and Eric)
to find a supplier of a "alternative" tuning knob and offer it much like
they offer two different types of tilt stands.  I have looked high and low
on the internet to find an alternate knob.  (I like the original, but I
would like to have a finger hole as well.)  I cannot find a think that would
look good on the K2.  I am not keen on the Yaesu knob...and I am not sure I
want a "rubber band" from brocolli or a lobster on the knob.  Looks to me
that it is not a professional piece of equipment with the rubber band.
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>So, why not offer an knob alternative.  Just a thought for the smart guys
in Aptos.  They seem to find the knob they now have...I wonder if their
supplier could make a different one.  Mark it up 1000 percent and see if
guys like me would buy one.  I think I would...even if it would cost a
little more.
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>Just a thought.....best regards to all
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>Lee Buller - K0WA
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