I appreciate all the replies.
I have been replacing worn out 2 wire power cords with newer 2 wire cords of
similar style on radios with one side grounded to the chassis.
I am at the moment looking at bringing back to life a HT-32 I got for $10. But
the AC is or has been lifted off the chassis. There have been a number of mods
under the chassis. So I want to have a better understanding of how to rewire
the power cord.
I also am looking at some antique radios that are AC/DC types that will need
new cords, so this inquiry is multipurpose.
73MauryW5IO
On Tuesday, August 6, 2019, 7:17:20 PM CDT, Eric <[email protected]> wrote:
My very unlearned opinion.....
Connecting a supposed to be floating metal cabinet to the grounding wire
and then using the hot and neutral wires to connect to the chassis
inside the cabinet would protect against the cabinet from "going hot".
As far as I know this is the entire purpose of the grounding wire.
If the cabinet is wood, plastic or some other insulating material,then I
can't see any reason to install a 3 wire cord & plug.
Eric
WB6TIX
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