[Elecraft] K3 Knobs

[David Yarnes]

Gary,

It's pretty simple!  Just applying a bit too much tension 
when tightening the screws will crack the knobs.  It's 
happened to a lot of folks, including me.  Actually, it 
didn't seem like it took that much pressure either, so folks 
need to go easy when attaching the knobs.  I don't really 
remember ever breaking a knob like that, so it surprised me 
when it happened.  If it didn't happen to you, you are 
either lucky, or perhaps a tad more restrained about how 
tight you mount your knobs.  In the past I've often found 
that knobs that weren't attached fairly tight soon started 
slipping a bit eventually.  Anyway, Elecraft has issued many 
cautionary statements about not over-tightening the knobs, 
so it's pretty obvious that it isn't an isolated problem.

Dave W7AQK


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Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2009 8:25 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Knobs


For the life of me I cannot imagine what is being done to 
the radio to cause destruction of the original knobs.

I would not want to be the second owner of those radios as I 
shudder to think what the rest of the radio has been 
subjected to.

Just my initial thought.

My K3 is well over one year old and exhibits no wear and 
tear, it has been transported often, used in the field as 
well as numerous operators and still looks and works just 
like it did on day one.

Gary
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