[Elecraft] Power Cord Questions

[Lee Buller]

I am rebuilding the power cord from my RM35M to the K3.

Questions.....

1.  Do you need fuses to be in both the positive and negative lead?  Or, since I 
am a "fixed" station, can I get away with one fuse in the positive lead?  
Currently, I have both leads fused.

2.  What length should the power cord be....considering that there will be some 
power consumption (voltage drop) in the line which is longer than shorter?  My 
current length is over 6 feet.

3.  Should the fuse(s) be mounted at the radio or at the power supply?  
Currently, mine are right at the power supply.

The reason why I am rebuilding the power cord is that I am getting somewhat of a 
voltage drop on key down.  According to the K3, the voltage is at 13.8 but goes 
to 11 volts at key down at 100 watts....around 21 to 22 amps.  So, I suspect 
something might a tad glitchy in the power cord.  Maybe I just need to reinstall 
the Anderson Power Poles.

Comments?

Lee - K0WA




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