Re: [TenTec] Paragon knob

[Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX <RMcGraw@Blomand.Net>]

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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