[Elecraft] K3 new GAIN knobs

[Mike]

My kit came with the new knobs. They don't seem to go onto the shaft 
very far. So far no breakage, but two different ones have come of while 
I was turning them.

Mike NF4L

KM5Q wrote:
> Improved knobs are available now. After second time having knobs  
> break, I told factory I would keep my glued-together knobs until they  
> had improved ones available. New ones arrived a few weeks ago with a  
> note saying they are now made of a fiber-reinforced plastic that is  
> much stronger. (Although they look the same.)
>
> Mine are fine so far and I trust they will stay with the radio until  
> it gains antique value.
>
> Windy KM5Q
>
>
> WAS:     Re: [Elecraft] K3 potentiometer dead spots?
>   
>> FWIW I've just had another failure of the little AF knob.  All four
>> nested knobs were replaced already about 3 months ago due to the
>> originals cracking, but one of the new ones has also now cracked and
>> lost a chunk off the end.  I think I saw a rumor here that new
>> stronger knobs (with metal collets?) were being ordered - does anyone
>> know if they are available yet, please?
>>
>> 73,
>> Gary  ZL2iFB
>>     
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