[Elecraft] I got big heavy knobs...

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

I sorta think the issue ought to be why *not* to use them.  Don't I 
recall reading on one of the reflectors that heavy knobs may cause 
premature failure of the decoders due to the sideways load? Or was that 
just theorizing?

73, Pete N4ZR
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On 5/19/2014 9:21 AM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote:
> What is the reason for using an aftermarket knob?
>
> My Main VFO knob is metal straight from Elecraft.
>
>
> Yes it would be nice to have a matching one (in style) for VBO
> (the aftermarket ones I have seen don't appear to match the Elecraft style)
>
> Just curious why people are using them?
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