[Elecraft] Tuning Knob for K1 (K2)

[thom2 at att.net]

As a follow up to Jim's post (and that of quite a few other guys on this list), I was wondering if the guys at Elecraft might someday take the hint and realize that they have a 'great' rig with what a lot of their customers consider to be an 'adequate' tuning knob and offer an upgrade option.  

Elecraft has a justifiably great reputation for listening to its users and their customer service is top notch.  So why the deaf ear here?

Tom, WB2QDG
K2 s/n 1103 (with a Yaesu knob)

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From: Martin.Evans at simoncarves.com
> Jim wrote:
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> "Hello, Fellow Elecrafters:
> 
> I changed out the main tuning knob on my K1 with a Yaesu FT-100 knob, and I
> thought I'd report on the project.
> 
> I looked around for a weighted replacement knob 1-1/4" to 1-3/8" diameter,
> with the requisite finger dimple.  My search led to the Yaesu FT-100 main
> tuning
> knob.  When I called Vertex to order the knob, the clerk chuckled and right
> away knew what it was for.  He said, "For your K2?  We've gotten about 1600
> orders ... "  He then proceeded to point out the need for Elecraft to order
> these
> knobs in quantity to satisfy the demand.  I was afraid the knob would be a
> bit too big for my K1 (if everybody else is ordering for a K2), but I
> ordered
> one anyway.
> 
> As it turns out, the FT-100 knob is ideal for the K1.  The thick rubber
> ring
> makes the overall knob diameter just a bit larger than the Elecraft knob,
> but
> not too large to obstruct the XIT button.  The weight and "knurled" ring
> give
> a nice feel.  BTW, the rubber ring will fit on the original Elecraft knob.
> One problem I encountered is that the hole diameter is just a little under
> 1/4".
>  You have to drill it out to fit the K1 potentiometer shaft.  It's brass
> (or
> a similar soft, brass-colored metal), and not a problem using a steel bit
> in a
> home drill press.
> 
> All in all, a nice upgrade for the K1.  73, Jim K5HO""
> 
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> Does anyonw know if this knob is available in the UK, and if so where from?
> 
> Martin
> M0KWV
> K1 #1534
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