Alan, I would suggest that you respect the manufacturer's maximum voltage unless you want to take responsibility for you actions.
Yes, most any voltage may work, but there is a breakdown point somewhere, and if you increase the voltage gradually, you will find that point for your K3 - it may be an expensive experiment, but destructive testing is like that. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/6/2011 8:30 PM, Allan Taylor wrote: > I know the book says 14V, but what is the REAL by-gosh MAX supply > voltage. I have a dandy supply from some sort of computer > that puts out between 15 and 16V no-load and want to know if it is > safe to use at home. > > I just picked up the unit from a local who is going into a rest home > and essentially leaving the hobby. > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
