[Elecraft] P3: QSY knob mod (front panel)

[Dan Atchison]

Nice idea, but on my front panel (#520), the silk screened  "TAP=QSY" is already partially covered by the oem knob.  Adding a larger knob (or cover) may hide it completely.  Regardless, I find the knob OK for my finger size, anyhow.

Elecraft has changed the front panel on the P3 since it's introduction and marketing photos.  On #520, the display is higher in the cabinet and the "Elecraft P3" silk screening is below the TFT display.    There was apparently a change in the display board itself as the mounting screws would have to be in different locations to achieve this.

I thinking when these new front cabinet panels went into production, the silk screen for "Select, TAP=QSY" was lowered (accidentally?) and it is now partially covered by the knob.  It's just a visual oddity and my only complaint with this superb product.


Dan -- N3ND

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Gary Gregory <garyvk4fd at gmail.com>
To: Bob Cunnings <bob.cunnings at gmail.com>
Cc: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sat, Sep 18, 2010 10:01 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3: QSY knob mod


Hmmm, mind if I steal your idea?...:-)

Gary

On Sun, Sep 19, 2010 at 11:51 AM, Bob Cunnings <bob.cunnings at gmail.com>wrote:

> I use the P3 with a fairly wide span to spot and pounce on signals in
> the CW bands. The P3 is near the edge of the table and I find myself
> most comfortable when placing the heel of my hand on the table edge
> and twirling the QSY knob with the index and middle fingers to move
> the cursor around the band. This was hard to do with the stock knob,
> it seemed a bit small and I needed a little more friction also. While
> rummaging around in a drawer I found a couple of those dipped vinyl
> protective caps used made to fit SO-239 connectors was inspired. One
> of these fits snugly over the P3 QSY knob. It fattens the knob
> considerably and offers a lot more friction. I can twirl away
> effortlessly now, and tapping is easy too. Here's a photo link:
>
> http://www.whitemesa.com/nw8l/images/p3-knob.jpg
>
> Bob NW8L
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