[Elecraft] Changing KX3 VFO

[Phil Wheeler]

Love it: "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." 
-- buy a new KX3 so you can have a larger knob.

Next will be a new car so you can have larger 
wheels -- Hmm, why didn't I think of that? :-)

73, Phil W7OX

On 2/17/15 5:24 PM, Mike Hagele AC6JA via Elecraft 
wrote:
> 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