[Elecraft] Broccoli bands and Tuning Knobs

[Jimmy Lee]

Randy,
You have captured my feelings.
I say put a broccoli band around it and use it.  Works for  me!
Jimmy

Randy Tompson wrote:

> I know Mr Buller did not mean to insult those of us who love our broccoli
> bands.  He was offering a personal opinion.
>
> But I must beg to differ.
>
> My broccoli band adds a rakish (and very professional) splash of color to
> my K2.  Mine is a beautiful shade of cornflower blue.  On these cold winter
> days, it hints at a spring just round the bend.  It protects my dainty
> fingertips.  And if I ever need my broccoli tied back together again, I
> suppose it would be happy to return to the kitchen.
>
> I'll spend all the knob money I've saved on a hat with my call on it, or
> some other professional, classy apparel.
>
> ;-)
>
> Randy WA4CIT
>
> Original Message:
> ===========================
> Message: 10
> Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2003 07:01:59 -0800 (PST)
> From: Lee Buller <leebuller@yahoo.com>
> To: Reflector Elecraft <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] The K2 Tuning Knob Discussion and Idea
>
> Elecrafters.....
> 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....
> 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.
> 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.
> Just a thought.....best regards to all
> Lee Buller - K0WA
>
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> x^2 + y^2 = r^2       Say won't.               961 Bryansplace Road
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