[Elecraft] K1 smoother tuning

[Rick Dettinger]

I did the same thing with my K1.  I had to ream the 6mm hole out to  
0.25 in.  Somewhat tricky.  I used a drillpress with a Dremel tool  
bit.  I like the result.  I think the K1 knob is weighted also, but I  
like the larger diameter.

73
Rick Dettinger   K7MW


On Jan 21, 2009, at 4:17 PM, Neal wrote:

>
> Well, maybe smoother tuning is not the best description.
>
> I built my K1 with the 80kHz tuning range option.  With time, I  
> found it was
> a little "touchy".  Not wishing to go to a narrower tuning range, I  
> sought
> another answer.
>
> The solution was a weighted, K2 knob and two felt washers.  Given the
> limitations of the K1, it's about as good as it gets.
>
> BTW, it is not at all bad cosmetically.
>
> 73, Neal WA6OCP
> K1 2639, K3 305
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