[AMRadio] Protecting receiver (was WTB: Coax relay, 110VAC, aux contacts)

[Don Cunningham]

It's likely just me, but if you fear 110v AC, probably none of the AM 
boatanchors are for you!  When it breaks, or if it doesn't work out of the 
box, you WILL be subjected to much higher voltages that 110.  Just use 
proper precautions and all will be fine.  Of course, cover the Dow Key 
contacts if you feel the need to use them so you don't fry my cats, but all 
this worry seems funny to me.  Just put things in boxes (even Dave's shoebox 
keeps the cats out) and go for it!!  I found a neat way to make a plug for 
the back of my Viking II using easy to find parts and will cover the 110V 
safely.  My cats aren't friend by the many plugs in sockets throughout the 
house.  I will also put Phil's Dow Key substitute in a nice metal box, so 
the 110VAC relay doesn't bother me.  Again, it's probably just me, but in 
boatanchor AM, there is no plug and play.
73,
Don, WB5HAK