The Knob Blocker -Version 1.4 - Now Available
Knob Blocker Version 1.4 - allows for easier channel knob access
At Skookum Works we listen to our customers feedback, use our products in the field and improve our designs based on all the information collected. 3D printing our products allows us to make changes quickly when we see a way to improve. We are excited to release our newest version.
The Knob Blocker Version 1.4 is now available and ready to order!
The Knob Blocker Version 1.4 - Release Notes
Release Date – Feb 20, 2024
What’s New - channel guard height lowered
What’s fixed - We made the channel knob easier to adjust quickly while using our Knob Blocker.
What’s improved – On previous versions of our Knob Blocker, the guard covered the full front of the channel selector. Changing the channel was achievable from the back side, with intentional effort. We reduced the height of the channel knob guard, so it is easier to manipulate and change channels from the front and back with two fingers. The entire top portion of the channel knob is now easily accessible to grasp with your fingers.
The Knob Blocker (volume and channel guard) - Version 1.4 - Released Feb 20, 2024
Why we designed The Knob Blocker 2-way radio volume and channel guard
Our founder is a member of our local Squamish Search and Rescue team. The idea came after hanging under the long line of a helicopter and having accidentally bumped the volume down to the lowest setting on his radio. This resulted in not being able to hear anything without realizing it, which was a serious safety concern.
Our volume and channel two-way radio guard can also be used to protect your 2-way radio knobs from damage. The Knob Blocker two-way portable radio guards creates rigidity by evenly distributes pressure on the volume and channel knobs and spreads any load on the knobs between both knobs and the antenna, reducing the likelihood damage to the knobs over time.
The Knob Blocker two-way radio guard is designed for
Industries that use two-way portable radios: emergency responders (police, firefighters, paramedics, search and rescue), security guards, ski patrol, manufacturing, utility companies, forestry, transportation and hospitality.
Knob Blocker guard Product Features
Prevents accidentally changing channels and lowering of volume
Prevents accidentally bumping radio power on in a pack
Protects your volume and channel knobs from damage by evenly distributing pressure between both knobs and the antenna
Still allows for knob manipulation with additional effort
Attaches via friction fit on antenna
Available in red or black (custom colors available upon request)
NOTE: Only compatible with OEM antennas
Material
We use PETG (Polyethylene terephaphthalate Glycol), a thermoplastic material for 3D printing The Knob Blocker. PETG is one of the most popular filaments for 3D prints because it has high impact strength, durability , resistance to water intrusion and good printability offering excellent layer adhesion. PETG is a food-safe material and is recyclable.
Guarantee
We design, test and 3D print all our products. We want to share the solutions we have created with people who experience the same problem, and we guarantee everything we make. If you are not satisfied with our product when you receive it, or if our product doesn’t perform the way it should, please contact us so we can make it right.
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Our two-way radio guards are designed for industries that use 2-way portable radios and speaker microphones: emergency responders (police, fire, paramedics, search and rescue), security, ski patrol, manufacturing, utility companies, forestry, transportation and hospitality.
