[Elecraft] K3: machined concentric knobs from Mouser

[Jim Miller KG0KP]

Not me.  I like the ones that are on there now and if I have trouble because 
of being part of the "bad batch" I know I will be taken care of and that 
will be the end of it.  I would NOT pay $200 for replacement knobs that I do 
not think look right on the K3.  It looks great NOW.

73 de Jim KG0KP

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Sarte" <k2qi.nyc at gmail.com>
To: "'Wayne Burdick'" <n6kr at elecraft.com>; <k2qi.nyc at gmail.com>
Cc: "'Elecraft Reflector'" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2009 7:17 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: machined concentric knobs from Mouser


> (Sorry for the duplicate reply; email problems...)
>
> Wayne,
>
> My intentions certainly weren't to insult the designers.  However, there's
> only so much that can be done quality-wise at a certain price point - I
> understand that.  It's true that Elecraft has stepped up to the plate and
> replaced all broken knobs which I commend.  The problem in my case 
> however,
> is that both sets of replacement knobs which I paid for and received had
> off-centered holes.  They didn't crack this time around, but because of 
> the
> off-centered holes, were incredibly difficult to adjust.  The top knob 
> would
> rub against the bottom no matter what because of the cam effect.
>
> Anyway, to answer your question... if Elecraft designed and released a
> complete set of machined aluminum knobs and sold it as an upgrade for 
> $200,
> I'd order it.  In my opinion, the current plastic knobs are the weak-point
> in an otherwise perfect package.
>
> 73 de James K2QI
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Wayne Burdick [mailto:n6kr at elecraft.com]
> Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2009 1:08 AM
> To: k2qi.nyc at gmail.com
> Cc: Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: re: K3: machined concentric knobs from Mouser
>
> Hi John,
>
> The K3's knobs were custom-designed (by me). They match, too :)  So
> the thought of using knobs from another vendor on a K3 is a bit
> painful....
>
> It's true that our knob manufacturer used the wrong material for one
> early batch of the dual concentrics. But we caught most of them,
> rejected the rest of the stock, and we've been replacing them in the
> field as quickly as possible. The correct material is very strong, as
> you'd expect.
>
> If anyone feels their K3 knobs are substandard in any way, they can
> request new ones at no charge.
>
> I suppose some operators might prefer a full set of machined knobs,
> but you can imagine how the cost of K3 would have to increase given
> $14 per small knob, and more for the larger ones. Like most other
> manufacturers, we've tried to keep our rigs cost-effective, yet still
> aesthetically pleasing.
>
> (That said, would you pay $200 for those knobs if we designed them for
> you? Just asking....)
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
>
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