[Elecraft] Electrolytic Capacitor failure

[K8TE]

Having meters will protect my radio?  I doubt that assertion.

Most radios today remain connected to their power supplies even when turned
off, much like a computer.  In the case of a K3, it is always connected to
the power supply, even when off.  So unless we don't connect the K3 to the
power supply until checking the power supply's Voltage, a Voltmeter on the
power supply wouldn't do much good.

Additionally, when operating the K3 for hours on end, like in a contest, who
watches the power supply Voltmeter?  I certainly don't.  I don't know who
would.  Instead, I use one of those power distribution devices that shuts
down Voltage to the equipment should it rise too high.

73, Bill, K8TE



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