I built a new power cord to the K3 using automotive fuses....20 amp. I only used a 5 foot piece of power cord...#12 gauge. I also changed the power supply out for the heck of it with a Astron SS-30. Voltage is 14.2 volts to 13.3 volts on key down. That is just .9 volt drop. That is a far cry from the 2.8 volt drop I was getting with the old power cord.
I am not sure if I like the automotive fuses....the seem to be loose in the socket of the holder. They are in there, but they are easy to put in and put out. I did go to O'Rielly's and AutoZone looking for the fuses and holders. I did not like the quality of the holders. I ended up going to Radio Shack and buying them there for about a dollar cheaper each. I was surprised that RS was cheaper! Go figure? Feels good to slop solder again..... Lee K0WA In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it. If you can't find any Common Sense, ask for help from somebody who has some Common Sense. Is Common Sense divine? Common Sense is the image of the Creator expressing revealed truth in my mind. - John W. (Kansas) Never interfere with anything that isn't bothering you. ______________________________________________________________ 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
