[Elecraft] K3: Keying SB-200 addendum

[Don Ehrlich]

Ralph,

A reed relay is a fragile device and may not survive the transient current 
and voltage spikes present when switching the SB200 relay.  Be sure to have 
your friend bring a relay robust enough to handle the load presented by the 
relay coil in the SB200.

Don K7FJ


>
> Tnx for your comments, guys.
> I'm at VP5W, and no Radio Shack on the island :-(
> I did bring a little relay interface, but the reed relay has given up the
> ghost. Fortunately, we have one op coming from Seattle next week, and he
> can bring a replacement.
> It is a borrowed SB-200, otherwise I would have installed a soft-key mod.
> Oh well....
> Elecraft had better hurry with their KPA800!
>
> VE7XF
>