similar experience here this morning, at -10 F in snowy NW PA, just
south of Lake Erie.....my home brew KK1L 2X6 switch is very hit and
miss....my one antenna didnt work, so switched to another that
did.....then to my beam, and then back to the one that worked, and now
it doesnt.....sunshine wont hit that side of the house, so fingers
crossed....
------ Original Message ------
From "R. David Eagle via Topband" <topband@contesting.com>
To "TopBand List" <topband@contesting.com>
Date 1/22/2025 10:10:56 AM
Subject Topband: Freezing relays?
All,
I know everyone is experiencing the cold especially here in northern MI. Last
night I thought I would fire up the rig and do a few checks on my rx antennas
and noticed none of them worked! I was shocked as just a couple weeks ago they
were all working. I noticed one strange thing while switching the antenna
switch around a few times that my selections were intermittent. Some times
they would work and sometimes they wouldn't. Now, granted it was -10 here last
night but, is it really possible that the relays have been so cold that the
failed to fully actuate? The relays in the switch are your standard automotive
style rated about 10 amps. I can't say for certain the quality of them though.
Is there a particular style/brand I should consider so I don't run in to this
again?
Thanks again,
DaveKB8NNU
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