[Elecraft] I got big heavy knobs...

[David Cole]

Hi Pete,

Here is a redux on the response to the question I got, both on list and
off list:

It should be OK to use them if:

1.  They should be snugged onto the felt, and not left to free wheel.
Reduces the downward load by providing a surface to rest against.

2.  If you ship the radio anywhere, or subject it to shock, you should
remove the knobs.  Again, same reason as #1.

3.  Many people have stated that they have had the knobs on for years
with no issues.

As a result of the answers, I have mounted mine, slightly snugged to the
felt.  This reduces the "spin" factor, but I was worried about the
encoders.

-- 
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On Mon, 2014-05-19 at 09:44 -0400, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
> 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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