[Boatanchors] Fwd: Inrush Current Limiters

[Bill Stewart]

Forgot to send this to the list.....B

----- Forwarded Message -----
From: "cwopr" <cwopr at embarqmail.com>
To: "Brian Harris" <cosmophone at yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2018 5:27:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Inrush Current Limiters

Hi Brian,
Maybe the Viking 1 or some of the first Viking 2s may have had that two-fuse plug,
but the one I have and the info with it shows a single chassis mounted fuse. (I 
have a Challenger that does have the two-fuse plug). Still wonder why they put it
inside...maybe it saved .25c/ea in labor. I'm thinking abt mounting the fuse on
the back of the chassis. The weight of this thing continues to increase as I age.
Tnx for info on the ICLs from Mouser....I will ck them out.
73 de Bill K4JYS

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Harris" <cosmophone at yahoo.com>
To: "cwopr" <cwopr at embarqmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2018 4:15:25 PM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Inrush Current Limiters

Bill, 

I have successfully used Amphenol inrush limiters from Mouser for a variety of units. I think the CL-60 or CL-70 would work okay for the Viking II.  If am not mistaken, the transmitter came with a double fused (dangerous) plug which many, including me, replace with a three wire cord and, while doing this, put a fuse inside so as not to have to drill a hole in the rear panel.  

Brian wa5uek

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> On Apr 28, 2018, at 12:03 PM, Bill Stewart <cwopr at embarqmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I am considering the use of a inrush current limiter for my Viking 2. Anyone using 
> one with this or similar xmtr? V2 info says it pulls 375 watts, fully loaded, on AM... 
> cw would be less. The ZIM units in ER are rated at 300w. Anyone know of a device 
> or ZIM-type unit that would work with the V2? Tnx de Bill K4JYS 
> 
> PS: Why in the world did they put the fuse inside the thing?? 
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