Doc, check and see if there is an internal fuse in the rig. then check to
see if you are getting power to all boards. There may be a diode for
reverse voltage protection also,should be on your schematic, look around
the entry of the 13.8 voltage.John KF7OM
> [Original Message]
> From: doc <kd4e@verizon.net>
> To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Date: 9/25/2004 12:18:08 PM
> Subject: [TenTec] Reverse Polarization Damage to Triton 540?
>
> I swapped a TenTec Triton IV 540 and am told that there
> is no power.
>
> I am worried that he may have wired the power supply
> cable incorrectly.
>
> What is the possible damage from him reversing the polarization
> of the power connector?
>
> Since I did this once to another TenTec it is the first thing
> I think of! ;-)
>
> --
> Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e
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