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| Reviews Summary for FingerDimple FT817 Kranker knob |
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Reviews: 12
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Average rating: 4.8/5
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MSRP: $$20.00
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Description: Replacement knob for the popular FT817 series radio. Made of CNC machined aluminum annodized black. Provides a true FT101 style spinner knob, exact replacement for the original.
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More info: http://www.fingerdimple.com
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WA4SW
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Rating: 5/5
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May 6, 2009 11:28
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Short but Sweet
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Somewhat slicker than a branch in a tree full of birds. Easy to install and all I can say is excellent product. Makes the 817 easy to use.
John K5GRR
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N0FPE
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 27, 2008 16:36
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great product
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I needed NO instructions to install this neet little gizmo. 10 seconds of looking at it I could see you needed to remove the rubber from the stock knob and reuse it. Works great! Thanks for a easy to install product.
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9A2RK
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 27, 2008 12:09
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Excellent product
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I purchased the knob via E-Bay and got it for few days.Thanks to a short but clear description and attached "tool" installation was very simple and easy.
A great innovative product which makes the usage of FT 817 more comfortable.
I recommend it to all 817 users.
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KC5HMC
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Rating: 5/5
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May 21, 2008 05:50
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Must have for the FT-817
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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The Kranker knob is much better than the stock knob. Yaesu should have this on there from the factory. Installation is simple, just remove the rubber "band" from the factory knob and put it on the Kranker knob. Tighten the allen screw with the supplied allen wrench and start tuning.
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NU6I
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 15, 2007 21:00
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great
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I bought mine from W4RT. Looks like original.
Makes life easier and the FT817 more enjoyable.
Great service.
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K4WY
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 26, 2007 12:35
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great idea
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I like it, and then realized I had the "sel" knob that allowed me to zip up and down the band too. Kranker Knob makes it a little bit more intuitive.
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K1HC
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 25, 2007 18:31
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Less than a minute!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This is a follow-up posting to explain that the process of removing the rubber covering around the stock Yaesu knob and installing it on the new Kranker knob took less than a minute, and that included the time to install it on the FT-817 as well. It looks just like it has always been there. Fine product, fast ordering response, and even great follow-up for a dummy like me who overlooked the instructions! You couldn't ask for anything more.
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N2DY
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 24, 2007 05:09
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Instructions are Easy and Included
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I installed my Kranker knob on my 817 and it works as advertised. Perhaps the previous reviewer did not notice that the instructions are written right on the tab that seals the plastic bag that the knob came in. They were easy to follow and fit on the tab because they are very brief. Great innovative product. Yaesu should have done this themselves. It makes tuning the rig much easier.
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K1HC
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Rating: 2/5
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Apr 23, 2007 17:56
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What Instructions?
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I received my order quickly, but I had no instructions in the box or the two plastic bags I received. The website pictures would lead you to believe that the knob you receive has the same type of molded rubber with indentations as you have on your stock Yaesu knob, but the one I received is all metal and smooth. I have e-mailed the company. I am guessing I have to somehow peel off the rubber from the existing knob and find a set screw under that to loosen and then re-use the rubber from the Yaesu knob. Perhaps that should be on the website as a full disclosure of what you are getting. I will re-post after I get a reply from the company.
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W2MSK
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 1, 2007 06:54
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Great Upgrade
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Installed this accessory and it has improved the ease of tuning. Installation is simple. Use a very thin small jewelers flat blade screw driver to help in removing the rubber cover from the original knob. Also make absolutely certain there is no burr remaining in the Kranker Knob set screw hole before you install over the VFO shaft, the fit is tight as it should be.
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