Stated,
"I'm running a 15 amp automotive blade type 32 volt fuse in the power
cord to my Corsair II. Its close enough to the edge that I can blow it
occasionally. I figure that's better than being too large and blowing
finals first. (etc.)..."
All the talk about voltage drop across power cables, fuses and
connectors reminds me of the excellent design incorporated in my old
Heathkit 20 amp supply used with the SB-104 transceiver. Its voltage
regulator sensor wire ran all the way TO THE RIG END of the power cable.
It could even be run to the RIG SIDE of the power connector on the rig,
thus compensating for drop across those connector pins, as well as all
fuses and cable conductors.
Listen up, Ten-Tec designers!
73, Roy K6XK Iowa Outback
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