[Elecraft] Fwd: re :Protecting the KX1 from short - fuse on the

[Michael Babineau]

Whoops .... I meant to post this to the Elecraft list not QRP-L ...

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Michael Babineau <michael.babineau at sympatico.ca>
> Date: May 9, 2005 1:45:26 PM EDT
> To: Martin Gillen <martingillen at yahoo.co.uk>
> Cc: qrp-l <qrp-l at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: re :Protecting the KX1 from short - fuse on the
>
> Martin VA3SIE wrote :
> > I was wondering therefore if anyone has found an
> > inline fuse small enough to install on the positive battery
> > lead from the internal battery holders to the PCB?
>
> Martin :
>
> Try Pico fuses. They look like 1/4 watt resistors.
> BTW since you are also in Ottawa, I will mention that
> you can buy them at Active electronics on Merivale Rd.
>
> I used them to fuse both leads of my hombrew NiMH
> pack for the FT-817, made from a 9.6V R/S RC pack.
>
> The only issue will be protecting them from mechanical stress.
> On my FT-817 I just covered them with shrink wrap tubing and taped
> the lead at that point where I inserted the fuse to the side of the 
> pack
> so it doesn't get bent.  You may be able to secure it to the side of 
> the
> AA battery holder somehow.
>
> Michael VE3WMB
>
> P.S. I use a small Pelican case to store my KX1 when not in use and
> I never worry about it rattling around in the trunk of my car or in my
> bike paniers. I'll bring mine along to the next OV-QRP meeting on
> Thursday to show you my setup.
>