[Elecraft] Alternate Knob for K3 VFO B - update

[David Gilbert]

I received several replies to my question about an alternate knob for 
VFO B on the K3.  It appears that quite a few people have switched out 
that knob ... some with a K2 knob, others with one of the larger Yaesu 
knobs, a few with varying military or commercial surplus knobs they were 
able to find.   The general feedback was that the FT-817 knob was 
probably NOT the way to go.

I also got a very nice reply from K8FF, the fellow who makes the finger 
dimples and the FT-817 Kranker knob.  With his permission I'm quoting 
the relevant portions of his message below.

73,
Dave   AB7E



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I actually have three production Kranker knobs at this time.  The FT817 
knob is about 1 1/8 inches in diameter with the Yaesu rubber ring around 
it, the FT857 knob is about 1 5/8 in diameter with the rubber ring and 
both fit 6mm shaft encoders used by Yaesu and Elecraft.  You would need 
to purchase a rubber ring from Yaesu parts dept for either one since I 
only supply the replacement knob to be used with the original rubber 
ring.  I also have a 1 1/4 inch diameter Kranker that fits the standard 
1/4 inch shaft.  Guys have been putting them on the Elecraft KX1 and 
some on the TenTec scout.  This one is complete and doesn't require a 
rubber ring, it is beautifully made and is anodized black.  All of these 
will be on my website shortly.

The 1 1/4 inch Kranker is $15.00 including freight.  Just Paypal me to 
my email address and I will ship one out.

I might order a set of knobs from a K3 and see how difficult it would be 
to make Krankers to replace them.  Several requests have come in for me 
to build something for the K3.

Thanks, Wayne K8FF
k8ff at juno.com

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