Some of the units have a felt ring between the knob and the faceplate. The
position of the knob, i.e. space, will increase or decrease the knob
tension.
Might check on this.
73
Bob, K4TAX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim G" <longpond@downeast.net>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 6:51 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Paragon knob
> Vic, both of my Paragons have the skirt ffirmly fastened to the knob and
> there is nothing between the skirt and the face plate. The shaft for the
> encoder is held to the knob by one set screw. No adjustment on either
> unit.
>
> Jim K1QCF
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Vic Klein" <vhklein@ptd.net>
> To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 7:03 AM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Paragon knob
>
>
>>I think the skirt adjustment was a later offering on the Omni VI, perhaps,
>> and is sometimes retrofitted to the Paragon. Still, the drag on the main
>> tuning knob is adjustable and controlled by some copper fingers that
>> press
>> against the smooth area of the panel behind the dial. You vary the drag
>> by
>> how far from the panel the knob is positioned. Remove the knob as
>> described
>> before (and put a drop of light lubricant on the shaft while it is off)
>> and
>> them mount it at the position that gives the feel you are seeking.
>>
>> =Vic=
>> WA4THR
>>
>>
>>
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> ----------------------
>> To: "'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'" <tentec@contesting.com>
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Paragon
>> From: "Charles Nagel" <cnagel@sbcglobal.net>
>> Reply-to: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
>> Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2005 14:57:43 -0600
>> List-post: <mailto:tentec@contesting.com>
>>
>> Lee,
>>
>> Unfortunately my knob isn't the configuration you describe below in that
>> the
>> skirt doesn't turn. It's anchored (or molded at three points) to the
>> inside
>> surface of the knob and is held on to the 1/4 inch shaft by one set
>> screw.
>> It's possible I don't have the latest version of the knob assembly on
>> this
>> unit which I purchased as reconditioned equipment from TT recently.
>>
>> It was worth a try. Still a good radio.
>>
>> Charles, K0CW
>>
>>
>>
>>
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