[Elecraft] K2 Tuning Knob

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Like so many others I do not like the present K2 Elecraft knob.  I like the 
feel, size and the rubber band around the FT100 knob, but I don't really like 
the tapered off look at the rear.  The dimple on the FT100 looks nice, but 
esthetics is about all it amounts to. The smaller the knob is, the harder it 
is to make the finger go around in a circle.  For this reason I would like to 
see a black matte plastic knob (with a small brass core insert with hex 
screw) with a dimpled circumference like Collins had on their S line.  
Personally I do not like the heavy feel.  Years ago the heavy knobs had a 
flywheel effect.  Todays knobs don't have the flywheel effect and take a lot 
of effort and cannot be reverse rotated very quickly.   The FT100 lightness 
causes it to be very responsive.  Above all, it is smooth with a feather 
touch.
I am contemplating building another K2.  I have ordered another FT100 knob 
and a Kenwood TS850S carrying handle in anticipation of building the new K2.  

I would very much like to see Elecraft introduce a new knob.  I for one would 
be willing to pay extra for a good quality knob.  Roy Morris  W4WFB  
KAT100-1, K2/100 #2225


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