I saw somewhere a comment about the knobs. The encoder knob is
not a problem since it has a pretty much standard size shaft diameter.
However, the volume control shaft is smaller.
I've seen knobs on old clock radios that are this diameter size but
when I could not lay my hands on the right knob immediately, I began
to wonder what I could use in the meantime
I used a twist-on wirenut designed for large size wires. It is yellow
in color ¡ª colors denote splice size.
Twisting it on the shaft provides a usable knob for the volume control
knob. I suggest using some caution when putting the wirenut on the
shaft, though, no need for it to be gorilla tight. Make it tight enough
only to turn radio on and off. Also, if the wirenut "knob" is not straight
on the shaft, it is easy to move it to the proper position and make it
straight on the shaft and more what one would expect of a knob.
Sure, you can go to Mouser and sqqa ASelect parts to one's heart's content
but this "fix" allows immediate use even if waiting for that Mouser
package. For me, I want a usable radio and not a display model even
though I want it to look good. This temporary "fix: works for me.
Hope this helps someone.
Bob ¡ª KK5R
