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

[Bob Cunnings]

Interesting. I have P3 #74 and #498, which both have the "Elecraft P3"
lettering below the display, but the "TAP=QSY" lettering is in the
clear. Perhaps #520 came with a larger knob, which now covers up part
of the lettering? The knobs on my units are the same size as the K3
RIT knob. Now that you mention it, the P3 knob in the marketing photo
is smaller than the RIT knob in the companion K3.

Bob NW8L

On Sun, Sep 19, 2010 at 7:19 AM, Dan Atchison <n3nd at aol.com> wrote:
> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Dan -- N3ND
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