[ICOM] IC 756 Pro III fuse over-heating?

[Jim Reisert AD1C]

I'll have to check the blown fuse again with my reading glasses,
getting older ya know.  It could have said 30, but I swear it said 20.
 The problem starts with the fuses and continues 6" or so to the
transceiver.  This is all original ICOM wiring that came in the box
with the radio.

Tightening up the fuse holder sounds like a good idea.

- Jim

On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 3:59 PM, Gary P. Fiber <gfiber at comcast.net> wrote:
> Jim,
>
> I normally don't recommend fuse size increase but here I would increase the
> fuse size.
>
> The IC-756ProIII shows FGB 30 amp fuses on Page i  and Page 16 of the
> instruction manual
> Transmit specs say max current draw to be 23 amps on Page 115
>
> However I would make sure the fuses are nice and tight within the fuse
> holder.Crimp the fuse holders a bit too if they are the least bit loose. A
> nice higher resistance connection will cause heating. While your at that you
> might also check power supply connections are good and tight. Maybe crimp
> and solder connectors onto the cable end that attaches to the power supply.
>
> gary K8IZ

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