[Elecraft] New Output Power Issue, and a new question

[Richard Fjeld]

Don,  thanks for your reply and your concern;

No, the section of wire that I need to replace is from the PS to the distribution blocks.  

That section of wire now appears to be one size smaller than the K3 wire.  It should be equal, or larger. The present wire length may not make much difference in resistance, but I don't want an impairment to exist.

I'm CC'ing this to the group to clear up any mis-understanding.

While I have the band width, Bert n4cw mentioned fuses/holders can be a source of voltage drop.  He is so right.  On a former job, we routinely looked for voltage drop across our large fuses during normal use.

Thanks again,

Rich, n0ce


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Don Wilhelm 
  To: Richard Fjeld 
  Cc: bill ny9h 
  Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2012 10:43 AM
  Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Output Power Issue, and a new question


  Rich,

  The 10 ga. wire is too large to fit into the APP connectors supplied by Elecraft.  Either use 12 ga. or if the run is long, use the 10 ga. and get APP connectors that fit it.

  73,
  Don W3FPR

  On 12/27/2012 10:50 AM, Richard Fjeld wrote:

    Yes, the outside insulation diameter looks the same as the K3 wire, but I can see a difference in the wire size.  It was a piece I had.  There are no markings.

    I now live rural.  I can buy single 10 ga. black and red locally that I trust.  I will put both in my cordless drill and twist them. 

    I want to have a second person to operate the key when I use a DVM.  Bert's K3 ammeter readings were very similar to mine, and spot-on at key up.  If you followed those readings, you know what that indicates!

    Rich, n0ce