[Elecraft] Power Cord Build Results

[Lee Buller]

I built a new power cord to the K3 using automotive fuses....20 amp.  I only 
used a 5 foot piece of power cord...#12 gauge.  I also changed the power supply 
out for the heck of it with a Astron SS-30.  Voltage is 14.2 volts to 13.3 volts 
on key down.  That is just .9 volt drop.  That is a far cry from the 2.8 volt 
drop I was getting with the old power cord.

I am not sure if I like the automotive fuses....the seem to be loose in the 
socket of the holder.  They are in there, but they are easy to put in and put 
out.

I did go to O'Rielly's and AutoZone looking for the fuses and holders.  I did 
not like the quality of the holders.  I ended up going to Radio Shack and buying 
them there for about a dollar cheaper each.  I was surprised that RS was 
cheaper!  Go figure?

Feels good to slop solder again.....

Lee
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