[Elecraft] Rubber Knob for K2

[Jim Sheldon]

Yeah, but that looks tacky hi hi.  The K2 is more elegant than that.  Buy
yourself one of those "finger dimples".  It looks good on the knob, and once
you get used to it, makes speed-tuning a snap.

W0EB
K2 #4338

> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob Nielsen
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 9:39 AM
> To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Rubber Knob for K2
> 
> 
> Or as some have done, put a thick rubber band from the 
> produce department of your local supermarket (as used on broccoli or
> asparagus) over the stock knob.
> 
> 73, Bob N7XY
> 
> 
> On Wed, Mar 02, 2005 at 08:10:02AM -0500, W3FPR - Don Wilhelm wrote:
> > Dave,
> > 
> > If you are referring to the Yaesu FT-900 knob, you can find 
> details on 
> > my website www.qsl.net/w3fpr.  The smaller F-100 knob (with finger 
> > depression) is preferred by some folks, but the FT-900 knob 
> is heavier 
> > and my preference.  I have also seen the Yaesu rubber tire for the 
> > FT-900 knob installed over the stock K2 knob - it takes a 
> small amount 
> > of stretching, but it works FB if you just want to get rid on the 
> > sharp outer edge of the stock knob.
> > 
> > 73,
> > Don W3FPR
> > 
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > >
> > > I would like information on obtaining the knob I have
> > > seen on some
> > > K2's.  It apprears to be heavy plastic with a rubber
> > > outter edge.  Anyone
> > > having information such as part number and source
> > > please let me know .
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance,
> > >
> > > Dave K4SV...
> > >
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