[Elecraft] QST Review: Minor Quibble

[K8TB]

    I used a Griffin Power Knob, using N4PY software on the K2. Now, 
Mike, KE4U, has written software for using the Griffin Tuning Knob and 
the K3. I found with the K2 it was very useful to be able to move the 
Knob around the table, and not have to reach up to the rig. Maybe this 
should be looked at by some. (Mike, I have to dig through 85+ boxes in 
the basement "storage" area to find my Powermate!). I would like to try 
it myself.

    Please note that this solution requires the $ 45 Powermate and your 
shack computer. It has a way cool blue LED glow from the bottom. K8AJ 
really likes that!

The Powermate is shown at:

http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/powermate

    tom K8TB


Rob May wrote:
 >I came over from a 718 also. I tune with my left thumb with the rest 
of the hand resting on the table and the fingertips on the bottom of the 
radio. ......
 >>Coming to the K3 from an ICOM IC-718 I had grown accustomed
 >>to using my thumb in the swiveling dimple on that machine's tuning knob.

 >>>However, the tuning knob is too close to the power and width 
controls. I tune
 >>>with my left hand and found myself hitting those controls a lot.