Re: [TenTec] Paragon knob

["Jim G" <longpond@downeast.net>]

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
>
>
>
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> 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
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> 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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