[Elecraft] K2 knob replacement

[Hisashi T Fujinaka]

I built my K2, but it's number 4355 so I don't remember much about small
details like that. :)

Thanks.

On Thu, 17 Apr 2014, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> I do not know the serial number, but it was above 7000 for certain.
> If you built your K2, you should know because you would have had to assemble 
> the encoder board.
> If you did not build it, take the top cover off and peer between the front 
> panel and the control board (maybe shine a light there to be able to see). 
> If you see the back end of the encoder with a board mounted on it, you have 
> the new one.  The old one did not have a board mounted on it.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 4/17/2014 5:28 PM, Hisashi T Fujinaka wrote:
>> Don, do you know about what the serial number was when the encoder
>> changed?
>> 
>> Thanks.
>> 
>> On Thu, 17 Apr 2014, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>> 
>>> For those owners of newer K2s, be aware that the NEW K2 encoder (those 
>>> with a board soldered to the back of the encoder) has a larger shaft 
>>> diameter than the older K2 encoders.
>>> 
>>> I mention this as a way of warning newer K2 owners that the normal "K2" 
>>> knob may not fit your K2.
>>> The new encoder shaft diameter is the same as the K3 encoders, but the K3 
>>> VFO A knob is too large for the K2 and the K3 VFO B knob may be too small 
>>> in diameter.
>>> 
>>> Know what you have in your K2 before ordering a replacement knob.
>>> 
>>> 73,
>>> Don W3FPR
>>> 
>>> On 4/17/2014 4:53 PM, Dick, K2ZR wrote:
>>>> Review the link: http://www.73cnc.com/product_p/k2blkmain.htm
>>>> These folks make a great weighted knob for the K2. You can often pick it 
>>>> up
>>>> at hamfest where they are in the flea market. They generally offer a show
>>>> special for less. My guess is they will be at Dayton since trhey are 
>>>> located
>>>> in Ohio.
>>>> I've been a happy user.
>>>> 73,
>>>> Dick, K2ZR/4
>>>> 
>>> 
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