[Elecraft] Watkins-Johnson

[Alexandra Carter]

I do not intend to use this near transmitters, so that should solve  
that, I hope!

As for that batt, you have a point and thanks for the reminder. I  
need to get in there and see where that batt is, and see if it's ok.  
I need to make a replacement bottom panel for it too! 73 de Alex NS6Y.

On Jun 21, 2006, at 10:05 PM, Stuart Rohre wrote:

> Alex,
> Have you read the reviews of it on eham and the companion full rack  
> width
> radio?  There is a chance of blowing the front end, as these were  
> used in
> listening posts, not near transmitters.
>
> Another reviewer mentioned the back up battery being prone to  
> leaking and
> has posted the substitution of a back panel battery on pigtails to
> circumvent this problem.  He used a RS battery of 2.4 volts as a
> replacement.  I think that was on the 8718A full rack model, but  
> likely
> yours will also have a battery back up.
>
> Good luck with the radio,
> Stuart
> K5KVH
>
>