[Collins] 51J-* / R-388 heat shield

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

On Thu, 2007-01-18 at 11:31 -0800, C E wrote:
> Hi Doc!
> Good observations all around! I would also opt to
> install a small muffin fan directly over the source of
> the heat. I did this successfully with an NC-125 and
> had a bonus of not only decreased heat but better
> frequency stability. 
> 
> Cal, N6KYR/8

Moving heat out is nearly always good so long as the lint the fan brings
in doesn't gum up the works. And the acoustic noise from the fan doesn't
annoy the user and others in the area.
-- 
73, Jerry, K0CQ, Technical Advisor to the CRA
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