Description
I like many of you see the need for a better VFO A Knob. This is the new injection molded VFO A knob with new ways to spin it, using a traditional finger dimple as well as a new ‘pimple’ (sounds bad but wait till you try it!) in addition, it has a soft rubber ring for traction to spin the knob. Those that have tried it out love it!
Your factory VFO knob is lack luster at best, this knob is light and a simple operation to swap out. You just gently pull off the factory knob and press this one in its place!
Currently this knob will ship free if ordered with any other products that will be shipped in a small or medium flat rate box. If you are just ordering the knob, I am working on a less expensive solution outside of priority flat rate mail, as of now this will need a small flat rate box for shipping. For my international customers, I am not sure how best to save the expensive postage required for this product. I will update this listing when I have that in place.
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Bob -W7BV (verified owner) –
The new beta version, 3D printed KX2 VFO A tuning knob with a finger dimple is a joy to use; and, I look forward to the smooth surfaced production model with elimination of the rough surface especially within the finger dimple.
72/73 de Ed (verified owner) –
The beta knob has been great so far ! Got it yesterday and I really like how easier it is to tune around the bands now !!
I’m all for a production model of it, I will buy one for sure !!
KD8ZUY –
10/28/16 KD8ZUY I would like to buy a smooth dimple/pimple knob for my KX2 when it is available
(AK6Q.. I will be working on a better quality 3d print, awaiting more reply’s of interest. 73 Scott AK6Q)
George K2WO (verified owner) –
While not pretty, this knob is far superior to the stock Elecraft knob. It makes for far superior tuning. I would be very interested in a production model. Thanks Scott!
Frank KQ4FM (verified owner) –
I received my beta VFO A tuning knob a few weeks ago. I agree with the other reviewers… This knob certainly beats the Elecraft original knob. The beta knob feels good and tunes smoothly. I will be buying the real thing as soon as it is available.
Stan WB2LQF (verified owner) –
A solid 5 stars for my new KX2 beta knob! It.is an absolute joy to use. My KX2/KXPA100 duo is my main station and the lack of a finger dimple on the stock tuning knob soon became the ONLY less than superb feature of my setup. You can bet I’ll be one of the first to buy a production version!!!!!!!! It’s soooo comfortable and accurate to search and pounce now.
Bob WA9NBU (verified owner) –
Received mine and find it just what is needed. Will purchase a final build version as well. Only comment is perhaps to limit the depth of the shaft key hole. When I pushed the knob on it would go flush with the panel. I could pull it up a bit so it wouldn’t rub (not objectionably) but over time it would move back down. I would prefer the final would not be able to rub / scratch the panel. Great job…
Christopher – N7CJM (verified owner) –
Great beta run on this knob, its not the prettiest thing out there but with the dimple it is way better than the factory knob. Crossing my fingers this gets a smooth surface production run.
Paul – VA7CDB (verified owner) –
I too like the feel of the knob. Given the size of the knob, I find the pimple easier to use than the dimple. For final production, I would prefer injection-molded plastic to match the look and feel of the other knobs.
Scott –
The new VFO Knob is all done and ready for purchase!
Steve – N0CZV –
Any prospect for a KX3 version of the knob?
Scott –
Not at this time. the mold was very expensive and I will need to evaluate the sales before making a KX3 version. Thanks for the contact and interest. Scott AK6Q
Kenneth Stuber N4KS (verified owner) –
Outstanding upgrade at a very fair price. Highly recommended. A very good looking knob. Slightly larger which makes better control. Scott treated me very well with my order and even refunded some of the shipping costs that ended up not being needed.
Jeffrey Peters (verified owner) –
Another perfect addition to my KX2! The fit and feel are spot on. By the way, Scott is also provides amazing customer service. He phone called and emailed to let me know he had received my order. He also called/emailed a second time that my order was shipped and gave the tracking info. This type of service is very rare these days! TU and Best Wishes
stevevitus (verified owner) –
Easy to install. A nice addition to my KX2.
ve7zwa (verified owner) –
Purchased prior to my new KX2 arriving. The original tuning knob is a little too plain for my taste. After seeing this product and reading the reviews it is an easy decision to spend the few dollars it cost. It arrived promptly, was well packaged, and appears to be of excellent workmanship. Looking forward to my KX2 arriving so I can install it. Any chance of having a replacement knob for my K1 produced ? (just dreaming Scott, I read your reply regarding the KX3)
Thank you so much for this product! Dale VE7ZWA
Richard Reed (verified owner) –
Just received the knob for my KX2. Got the original one off, and pushed this new one on. Tight as it shud be. Hopefully got it on all the way and didn’t harm anything pushing it down, took some pressure to get it on. 73.
Frank Milo (verified owner) –
So much better than Elecrafts tuning knob, by a mile. Elecraft’s knob does the job but it literally looks like a plastic bottlecap with less detail. This knob is still light weight, which is important as Elecraft says to not use weighted knobs on the KX2 due to wear of components. This knob has character with 2 dimples, an innie and outie and a nice rubber outer with texture for ease of rotation and feel to know where your at on the knob without ever looking. Elecraft should buy and put this tuning knob on all KX2’s from their factory.