[ICOM] icom 706 MK2

[David Tremper]

Does the power supply have a variable current control?

On Thu, Apr 11, 2024 at 10:29 AM Facility 406 <
facility_406 at bruteforcedevelopment.com> wrote:

> On 4/11/2024 02:11, Adrian wrote:
> > Incorrect, see;
>
> We could further reduce the entire station to a single series resistance
> using Thevenin's (oddly, not called Helmholtz, or du Bois-Reymond)
> theorem, but that's on paper, and not the actual installation, or
> operating conditions.
>
> In this case of initial trouble-shooting, we're looking for erratic, and
> variable, across numerous potential issues, over time, not total, in a
> single instance.  Also take into consideration, the voltage, kept
> constant by a decent supply, isn't the same as the current required
> through a problematic cord, to operate the device, which is known to
> change by time, conditions, and location.
>
> We could get really deep, down to individual components, or check one
> thing, at one point, then further system checks if warranted, as we both
> described, but, the power cord/connector is still known to be likely
> bad, for the reasons described, can create the condition observed,
> apparent constant current, radio cuts out at a certain draw, and is the
> first place to look.
>
> Kurt
>
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