[Elecraft] Heat Sink Compound Question

[Don Wilhelm]

Tony,

Elecraft has always used the thermal pads.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/29/2022 5:24 PM, Tony wrote:
> All:
>
> It seems that thermal compounds are not all the same and I was 
> wondering which type is best to use for transceiver applications? I 
> understand Elecraft uses thermal pads these days, but what type of 
> compound was used prior to the switch?
>
> Just purchased a produced called MX-5 from Arctic which is commonly 
> used for CPU applications and was wondering if it can be used for HF 
> transceivers, kits etc.
>
> See: 
> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08T64M68V/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tony
>
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