[Elecraft] KX3 fuses

[Chris Parfitt]

I certainly agree with Don. As I try to keep a modular approach for my equipment, I use Powerpoles on everything. For portable equipment, I created short fused cables from ATC blade fuses (just got them from Walmart or an auto parts store) and some black 12-gauge wire with Powerpoles on both ends. With the Powerpoles, I can use on any cable close to the power source.

Hope this helps,
Chris, AC4MP


> On Oct 15, 2019, at 5:19 PM, Don Wilhelm <donwilh at embarqmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Terry,
> 
> The KX3 has internal protection, but a fused power lead (only necessary in the positive lead) provides additional protection.  That is important IMHO when powered by an external battery - there is a lot of energy in a battery, and if the wire is pinched and shorts, it will spew molten metal.
> 
> Fuse close to the power source, NOT the radio end of the power cable.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
>> On 10/15/2019 12:54 PM, Terry Basom wrote:
>> I was looking at my power leads and realaized I had no fuses in the lines.
>> The factory power lead as well had no fuses. I'm about to change that with
>> inline fuses.
>> I would appreciate any comments..
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