[Elecraft] KX1 absolute Vmax ??

[Philip Townsend Lontz]

The PS in question is a regulated ps from an AOR 7030 receiver. It's got a bit of ripple as well. Non adjustable but I may Change that. I don't want to stress the regulators in the KX1... So maybe another supply is in order... Might be easier.

Non judgement day is near




On May 12, 2013, at 5:44 PM, Philip Townsend Lontz <philji at mac.com> wrote:

> Thank you Don...
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> Non judgement day is near
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> On May 12, 2013, at 5:41 PM, Don Wilhelm <w3fpr at embarqmail.com> wrote:
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>> Phil,
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>> Exceeding the specifications with any equipment is "at your own peril" with any equipment.
>> Although I doubt that 15 volts will cause a problem with the KX1, the regulators will generate more heat than the design point predicts - and there may be other consequences.
>> 
>> A few diodes in the power cable for that power source will drop the voltage down, or choose another supply.  Some power supplies can be adjusted for output voltage, but I suspect you have a sealed power supply that was intended for a computer, so do what you have to to remain is spec.
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>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
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>> On 5/12/2013 7:24 PM, Philip Townsend Lontz wrote:
>>> The user book says 14vdc... I have a reg. power supply that does,15.000 vdc. Is that going to be a problem?
>>> Phil
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>>> Non judgement day is near
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