Glenn, If you continue to have problems with the fuse contacts oxidizing, consider replacing the fuseholder with ann automotive ATO type in-line fuse. Those ATO fuseholders generally have a tighter 'grip' on the fuse legs which creats a lower resistance than the spring loaded end contact type.
73, Don W3FPR > -----Original Message----- > > Ron, you were right on the money: oxidized contacts. > So there is no need to reflow any soldered connections here, just > cleaning > some contacts cured the problem. Running full power (now up to 115 watts) > now yields a voltage of 13.7 volts across the K2's input > terminals. Voltage > at RX is 14.2 volts. > Thanks also to Tom N0SS for the comparison with larger gauge cable. > > This reflector really adds to the "Elecraft experience". > > 73 and thanks again! > > Glenn ON4WIX/OR4W > K2/100 s/n 5361 > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/697 - Release Date: 2/22/2007 11:55 AM _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
