Hello Elecrafters, 

I was having problem with my laptop computer shutting down while playing video 
clips. First the LCD display would go black, then the audio would stop, then 
the puter would shut off. After waiting a bit, I could restart and would get a 
message saying this was happening due to "thermal overload"..... air vents on 
bottom of laptop being blocked when actually on my lap. Found this "lap chill 
mat" in local BJ's and it solved the problem. Check this link : 

http://targus.com/US/lap-chill-mat-awe55us 

It has two fans, plugs in to usb port, very quiet, can't hear them at 
all.....haven't yet checked for RFI. 

I haven't been closely following the "air flow" issue, but I thought maybe this 
"lap chill mat" might work with radio gear as well as laptops. 

The link to the Targus web site shows the price as $39.99......but a google 
search finds them much cheaper at various vendors.....$ 17.09 at Walmart. 

Hope this helps someone. 

Regards & 72, 

Rich K2CPE 
K2 #1102 

----- Original Message -----

From: "Mike Reublin" <[email protected]> 
To: "Elecraft" <[email protected]> 
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 1:22:35 PM 
Subject: [Elecraft] Air flow 

In light of the discussion of fans, this product ad I got today for an air flow 
monitor might be of interest. 

http://www.alliedelec.com/lp/140826/orionfans/?utm_source=prod&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=140826_product
 

73, Mike NF4L 
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