[ICOM] tuning knob skirt
ZL2AAA
zl2aaa at paradise.net.nz
Tue Dec 14 03:37:47 EST 2010
How about a couple of layers of insulation tape over the knob then stretch
the rubber ring over the tape.Morrie
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Leith" <aleith at syd.eastlink.ca>
To: "'ICOM Reflector'" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 1:24 PM
Subject: Re: [ICOM] tuning knob skirt
> Perhaps rubber cement is a better idea than something more permanent. You
> never know when the knob might have to come off (maybe four times in 22
> years, in my case). So, yes, Jack is right, the skirt has to be removed
> to
> access the set screw. I had the knob off twice today cleaning the gunk
> from the tape off. So that's two times of the four times. Right now I
> have a tight rubber band holding the skirt onto the knob. That's work for
> the next few weeks until I can get a replacement knob (provided it isn't
> worth an arm and a leg). :-)
>
> Thanks to all who replied.
>
>
> 73
>
> Al, VE1AL
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
> On
> Behalf Of Slim (WT4C)
> Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 8:18 PM
> To: ICOM Reflector
> Subject: Re: [ICOM] tuning knob skirt
>
> I would recommend a thin coat of "rubber cement" applied to one surface.
>
> Dries fast, holds tight. no lumps or bumps and removes easily (in case of
> error) as usually in my case) if needed.
>
> /Slim
> WT4C
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: "nagel.david at sbcglobal.net" <nagel.david at sbcglobal.net>
> To: ICOM Reflector <icom at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Mon, December 13, 2010 6:48:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [ICOM] tuning knob skirt
>
> How about using superglue to hold the rubber to the wheel? Slit the rubber
> and apply the glue to the knob. Press the rubber ribbon to the dial and
> cut
> the excess off after completing the attachment. Might work or might not.
>
>
> Dave W2OVP
>
> --- On Mon, 12/13/10, Alan Leith <aleith at syd.eastlink.ca> wrote:
>
>> From: Alan Leith <aleith at syd.eastlink.ca>
>> Subject: Re: [ICOM] tuning knob skirt
>> To: "'ICOM Reflector'" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
>> Date: Monday, December 13, 2010, 4:56 PM I don't know if "skirt" is
>> the right name, Gary, but everyone knew what I was talking about. And
>> thanks to all for their comments and ideas.
>>
>> The rubber outer sleeve on my tuning knob seems to have elongated or
>> stretched. When I tried to tape it, the last time, there was a little
>> bulge that couldn't be eliminated, even when I put a tie wrap on it.
>>
>> There's nothing wrong with the knob, itself, and it is purely
>> aesthetic from my point of view. I'd prefer to not have to buy a new
>> knob, of course, but had hoped that if someone had an old junker of a
>> 761 or 765 around, I could simply get a "used" knob, just for the
>> rubber band that circles it.
>>
>> I've got no idea why the one I have would now be larger than it was
>> when I got the rig but it is!
>>
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Al, VE1AL
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>> [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
>> On
>> Behalf Of Gary P. Fiber
>> Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 5:53 PM
>> To: ICOM Reflector
>> Subject: Re: [ICOM] tuning knob skirt
>>
>> Is a "skirt" the right name? Might be the parts folks don't understand
>> what you are asking for. I forget what I used to call them, maybe
>> rubber knob cover.
>> Icom used to have them for some of the older radios. Maybe the factory
>> is not able to buy them as a part only with the entire tuning knob
>> anymore.
>>
>> Gary K8IZ
>>
>> On 12/13/2010 1:33 PM, k0bx at arrl.net
>> wrote:
>> > The rubber skirt fellow off of my Pro3 Knob. I
>> used double sided
>> > tape. But I called Icom and asked them about
>> it. They did not have
>> > the rubber skirt for the
>> > Pro3 knob. I bought a brand new knob. I am
>> not going to use it,
>> > instead keep it for when I sell the rig.
>> >
>> > Since the Icom guy did check on a skirt only part,
>> maybe the earlier
>> > models had that as a individual part?
>> > It would be worth a phone call.
>> >
>> > Joe K0BX
>> >
>> > Stop the insanity!
>> > Please do not add me to any distribution lists (Joke,
>> Stories or Junk)
>> > without my permission.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > ________________________________
>> > From: Alan Leith<aleith at syd.eastlink.ca>
>> > To: ICOM Reflector<icom at mailman.qth.net>
>> > Sent: Mon, December 13, 2010 1:40:42 PM
>> > Subject: [ICOM] tuning knob skirt
>> >
>> > The rubber skirt for the tuning knob on my '761 seems,
>> over the years,
>> > to have stretched. It now sits loosely on the
>> knob and this has
>> > become an annoyance to me.
>> >
>> > Does anyone know where I might be able to beg, borrow
>> or steal (or
>> > buy, if I have to) a skirt that will fit more tightly
>> on my tuning knob?
>> >
>> > Currently I have a tie wrap holding it in place and I
>> have tried
>> > double-faced tape that only gums things up and doesn't
>> work well at all.
>> > The tie wrap is both unsightly and uncomfortable when
>> I tune.
>> >
>> > Any help would be appreciated.
>> >
>> > 73
>> >
>> > Al, VE1AL
>> >
>> >
>> >
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>> --
>> Gary P. Fiber K8IZ
>>
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