Jim,
I notice your VFO knob with the dimple.
Is that knob something that you can get new?
I have looked around for VFO/tuning knobs and I have not been able to find a new one at a reasonable price. I suspect that HF rig manufacturers might sell one from their rig range as a spare part, but I think the price will match the price of a uBitx.
73
Fred
VK2EFL?