[Elecraft] Weighted Knobs in K3?

[Dave Cole]

Be aware that if you ship the radio, you will want to remove the heavy 
knobs...

If the radio is man handled, the the moment of inertia, (for lack of a 
better term), can get quite high when the package is dropped, and break 
the encoder shaft.

Dave

On 11/14/2016 07:07 PM, Randy Farmer wrote:
> I've been using a pair on my K3 since about 2011 and also have had a 
> pair installed on my K3S for just over a year now. Zero problems. The 
> tuning feel with the weighted knobs is wonderful. Go for it.
>
> 73...
> Randy, W8FN
>
> On 11/14/2016 7:32 PM, Ed via Elecraft wrote:
>> Before I install 73inc weighted knobs on my K3S, is anybody of the 
>> opinion that these knobs cause long-term damage to the PTO shaft?  
>> These knobs are quite heavy, compared to the factory ones.
>>
>> Seems Elecraft used lightweight knobs for a reason.
>>
>> Input appreciated.
>>
>> 73,
>> Ed NI6S
>
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73s and thanks,
Dave
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