[Boatanchors] RE: GB> DX-60 T/R Relay?

[Glen Zook]

The problem with the mode switches in the DX-35,
DX-40, and DX-60 series is generally not with the fact
that the antenna relay is switched but due to the fact
that the B+ is switched.  Those contacts wear out over
time, MUCH faster than the contacts used to activate
the antenna change over relay.  One "fix" is to use
those switch contacts to activate a relay which, in
turn, activates the B+.

Glen, K9STH


--- Dave Maples <dsmaples at comcast.net> wrote:

I wonder if the real issue is switching the mode
switch in general, vs. current through the 120 VAC
relay?  Seems like the relay current would be trivial,
but the switching transients in the other sections of
the switch would be a real problem.  Comments?









Glen, K9STH

Website:  http://k9sth.com


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