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[AMPS]n4kw@citrus.infi.net RJ-iA relay contact-life on CW?

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Subject: [AMPS]n4kw@citrus.infi.net RJ-iA relay contact-life on CW?
From: measures@vc.net (Rich Measures)
Date: Mon, 5 Jul 1999 20:46:11 -0700


>
>Wait a minute!
>
>Who is correct on these radio switching times?
>
>According to Rich , the relays in HENRYS switch too slowly to prevent hot
>switching "which is not quick enough to prevent hotswitching with most of
>the modern radios."
>Of course the FACT that there are very few incidences of relay failure is
>not considered, 

?  ... not a good bet.  A 50A relay can hotswitch for years without 
failure.  Hotswitching is not considered to be good engineering practice, 
Dan.  .


Rich...

R. L. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K, www.vcnet.com/measures  


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