[Elecraft] KX3 fuses

[Terry Basom]

Thanks for all the comments?  Really great information. I always wondered
why Elecraft didn't include a fused power lead with their radios.. I have
the KX3... Maybe their desktop radios do come with a fused power lead...

On Tue, Oct 15, 2019 at 5:54 PM Don Wilhelm <donwilh at embarqmail.com> wrote:

> All,
>
> An additional point in mobile installations - do NOT connect the
> negative directly to the battery.  Follow the negative battery lead to
> the point where that lead connects to the frame.
>
> Many modern vehicles have sensing devices in that path from the battery
> negative and the point where it connects to the frame.  Connecting
> directly to the battery bypasses those important sensors.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 10/15/2019 5:37 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
>
> >
> > In the case of a mobile installation, you should fuse BOTH conductors.
> > Should the connection from the battery to vehicle frame become
> > disconnected or high resistance, starting current return will be through
> > your radio equipment's chassis and return conductor.  I've never heard
> > of this actually happening but then there's a reason aircraft connectors
> > are made so things can't be cross connected.
> >
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