[ICOM] IC-2KL / PS question.

[Frank A. Ellis]

Hi Mike,

As the inrush current increases for the larger value
electrolytic, the drop across the resistors increases
proportionally as well. I as well don't think it will
be an issue for you.

Good luck!

73, Frank W3UHF



--- Gary Fiber <g.fiber at verizon.net> wrote:

> Mike,
> 
> Looks like Adam answered your question, I agree with
> him.
> 
> Gary K8IZ
> 
> >I have found a supplier who went way out of their
> way to look for me.  All
> >they came up with was 64,000 uf at 63 VDC, 85 deg
> C, 2-1/2 x 4-1/8 inches.
> >
> >I was worried that the much larger cap value might
> cause problems with the
> >inrush current.  In looking at the PS schematic, It
> has a soft-start
> >function consisting of two resistors and a relay. 
> I think it will handle
> >the cap just fine.  However, there is a ton of
> wisdom on this list and I
> >wanted to see if I am missing something.
> >
> >Input and constructive criticism welcome.
> >
> >GARY ???  <grin>
> >
> >Once in it, I do intend to replace ALL the
> electrolytics.  I have of can get
> >the others easily.
> >
> >Thanks Y-all.
> >
> >Mike.  KD9KC
> 
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