[Elecraft] [K3] Why fuse the negative lead from a battery?

[Jim Brown]

On 4/2/2011 2:06 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Tom Rauch W8JI (whom I believe is well versed in the installation of
> radios in vehicles) has disagreed with that about a year ago on this
> reflector.

I don't often disagree with Tom, but sometimes I think he's mistaken.  
One place we differ is that he recommends powering gear from the 
alternator rather than the battery.  Tom has done a lot of work with 
serious mobile installations, and he has reasons for his recommendations.

73, Jim K9YC