[TenTec] SCOUT RF power pot mod?

[ARDUJENSKI at aol.com]

I have read most of the posted modifications for easy access to the RF  power 
control from an external pot on the back to using the mic gain pot. Have  any 
gone with a small pot mounted on the bottom of the chassis below the  present 
access hole for the board mounted RF pot? It just seemed this would give  
access and maintain the originality of the SCOUT. The reason I ask is that this  
sounds too practical and there must be a reason it is not/has not been a  
recommended method.  

Alan  KB7MBI
Woodinville, WA