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

[Björn Mohr]

Bill W4ZV wrote;

> 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).  

Then you got at least three K3s logged including mine :) I got it up and
running this weekend after adding a switch to disconnect the RX antenna when
transmitting. 

> 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.  

This is exactly what I did to... I like to be able to spin the knob. 

73 de Björn /SM0MDG