[Elecraft] KBT2 charging question

[Earl W Cunningham]

Fred, N3CSY wrote:
 
"Sounds like an Elecraft design glitch!  Why would one want to adjust
their DC 13.8VDC Astron, to make up for it?  Circuit needs a mod."
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The diode in series with the power input to a radio is good design
technique.  Without that protection, if you accidentally connect the
power with the wrong polarity, pop goes the radio!
 
73, de Earl, K6SE