[Elecraft] [K2] function of D12 on RF board (TNX)

Ingo, DK3RED [email protected]
Fri Mar 29 12:12:01 2002


Hello Elecrafter,

Jim wrote me the solution of my question off-list. Thanks Jim!

> I think it is for a second way to prevent reverse polarity in case the
> series diode shorts.  It is inboard of the circuit breaker so it would trip
> it if the series diode is shorted and reverse polarity is applied to the
> power jack.  It also might be to surpress and transits that might occur with
> opening and closure of the power switch.

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