[Elecraft] K3 Tuning Knob (was: K3 Tops the List!)

[Bill W4ZV]

Barry N1EU wrote:
> 
> I also found the K3 to be a great performer in the tough condx this
> weekend.  
> 
> I must quibble a bit about the tuning knob however.  I find it just about
> impossible to adjust it for slight damping without feeling asymmetric drag
> against the felt washer.  I can't get it to feel smooth, yet damped.  I've
> been very careful in making slight adjustments and just can't find a sweet
> spot.  I'm not loving the felt washer adjustment system - am I missing
> something?
> 
> 

Likewise here operating single band 160 in the contest.  I have 306 Qs in 74
countries before our final hour of darkness, including at least two other
K3s (VP6DX and F5VJC).  I've not heard *any* IMD products the entire weekend
and this included Friday night when I operated with the preamp on just to
see if I might induce some (before the QRN front then over Texas got
unbearable).

Regarding the Main VFO knob, when I finished my unit I found I had a felt
washer left over.  Re-read the instructions and found I only installed one
washer...oops!  However, my knob action is silky smooth, spins freely and
yet has positive action and never counter-rotates when it stops.  That's
exactly how I like it so I'm not adding the second washer.  Others may want
more friction but this is perfect for me.  

73,  Bill  W4ZV
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