[Elecraft] High Current On TX

[David A. Belsley]

>
> Questions are:
>
> 1) There must be some likely culprits for this type of an over-current
> problem, given that the rig seems to basically work. Any ideas on where to
> look, how to proceed?

Your current draws look very good, Mike; they are not high at all.  You can 
increase your "high current" point to 3.25 or even 3.5 amps with no concern.


>
> 2) I am at a bit of a loss to understand the misalignment of the case
> pieces. Of course the mount block is underneath the binocular T4
> transformer - UGH - I really don't want to have to pull that off if at all
> possible. I can't see that that is the problem , but what else is there to
> suspect, other than a mis-drilled case piece? Is drilling the hole a bit
> bigger in the heatsink piece a viable option? The misalignment is not
> severe, just enough to make the screw go in 'cocked'...

I have no idea what's happening here.  I'd have to see it.  Maybe someone 
else has had a similar problem and can give you better information.

best wishes,

dave belsley, w1euy
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> 73 de 'MF/ML
>
>
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David A. Belsley
Professor of Economics