[Elecraft] K1 and Ant on high amp car battery

Sun Jan 27 10:39:43 2002

Tom:

What is the problem?  Voltage, sure that could be a problem if it were too
high, but current, not a problem.  Make sure a fast blow fuse is in line
with both the positive and negative and let her rip.  It will not draw too
much current if all is well.  If all is not well, the fuse will blow.

Alan
W1HYV

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Tom Mihelich
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2002 9:36 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Elecraft] K1 and Ant on high amp car battery

Hello all,

  I have a question about running the K1 with my High Serria
screwdriver antenna off my car battery.
As you know a car battery has a lot of amps and I need to know if I
can put something in-line from the power source to bring down the amps
to say 1.5amps.  When I put the antenna switch to the battery it
buzzes and blows the fuse.  I believe it is all grounded correctly its
just to many amps.  Any suggestions please?
I don't want to fry my K1!  It works just to dare good  :)

Thanks in advanced,

Tom Mihelich
73
K8TDM

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