[Hallicrafters] HT-37 antenna relay

[Michael Stoller]

Thanks for the reminder about the sealant on the coil terminals.  I had
forgotten to do that to mine.
Mike
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Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2003 5:23 PM
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] HT-37 antenna relay


>
>
> > Dowkey antenna relays come in 6 V, !2
> > V, 24 V, and 115 Vac.  Can any voltage be used?  Normally is 115 Vac
> > used (because of its availability)?
>
> Hi Skip,
>
> Most folks use the 115V relays since the other voltages are DC and
obviously
> would take an additional source of power from somewhere.  The contacts in
the
> HT-32 and 37 are relay closures so any of the above voltages may be used.
>
> SAFETY FIRST: Put a generous dab of RTV or similar sealant on the relay
coil
> terminals, especially if you are using 115V.  I also put a 1 amp fuse in
> series with my relays for additional insurance since I pick up my line
voltage from
> a separate source.
>
> 73,
>
> John,  W4AWM
>
>
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