[Elecraft] Latching relays

Bill NY9H ny9h at arrl.net
Tue Jun 26 09:14:57 EDT 2007


At 07:04 AM 6/26/2007, Don Wilhelm wrote:

>BUT, you were fortunate that the relay did not have any internal 
>damage.  When the case of a relay is melted (even a small amount), 
>there is a chance that the inside of the plastic can be distorted 
>and will interfere with the movement of the contacts inside the case.


After a k2 and several tuners, and several KA amps...i must admit I 
thought it was
a requirement to have a solder burn on at least one relay case. (mojo 
you know).

Guess it matters if it is a burn or a melt,,,,,, or what does the 
word IS really mean.

73,

bill   ( can you tell I'm waiting for my k3) 



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