[Elecraft] Changing KX3 VFO

[Mike Hagele AC6JA via Elecraft]

I too have been debating on whether or not to upgrade the VFO on my KX3 s/n 
 #3237.
Right now I have the SideKX panels and plastic cover with the stock knob  
which I primarily use when operating "from the field" in my backyard.
This combination works well for the field use as the VFO has more friction  
and the stock knob fits under the plastic cover.
I also have the 73cnc.com  black knob w/ball bearing finger dimple THAT I 
LOVE, but the plastic cover won't  fit over it, but for desk operation I 
would prefer that knob with the upgraded  VFO to spin up and down the bands!
So now I'm trying to justify a second KX3 with the upgraded VFO and the  
larger ball bearing finger dimple knob for use in the shack.
Decisions,  decisions............
 
Mike  AC6JA
 
 
In a message dated 2/17/2015 3:46:47 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
w3fpr at embarqmail.com writes:

Mike,

That decision is up to you.  A good part of me says  "if it ain't broke, 
don't fix it", but the other side says you should  install the upgrades.
As for my KX3 (first one off the production line), I  have no trouble 
with the VFO, so until I experience problems with it, it  will stay just 
as I received it.

That is not to say that the  upgraded VFO is not an improvement, but I 
don't find any problem with mine  as it is.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/17/2015 6:27 PM, Mike Weir  wrote:
> I have the KX3 with the non ball bearing VFO and I am going to  be 
placing an order with Elecraft for the new synthesizer board for my K3 and  if the 
KX3 ball bearing VFO is a good mod to do then I will include that in my  
order as well ?
> Mike Weir
>  VE3WDM
>

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