[ICOM] icom 706 MK2

[David Tremper]

I have an Atrson RM-75 that has a current limit pot and a voltage pot.  If
the pots get dirty, the supply will shut down when the current draw reaches
the point where the dirty pot senses current drawl beyond that point. By
working the pot or by cleaning it, the problem goes away.  Not technical...
just a simple dirty pot issue.
If not using a supply with pots on the output, then disregard my
suggestion.

On Thu, Apr 11, 2024 at 12:18 PM Adrian <vk4tux at gmail.com> wrote:

> The only current controlled power supply I know of is a constant current
> power supply which auto adjusts voltage
>
> to provide constant current on a test load. Not suitable for a HF TXCR.
>
> I run my 12v radio's at 14.8v. This requires less current with the PA
> pwr regulation for same ppower,
>
>   and provides better IMD3 TX quality. This was noticed esp in Elecraft
> gear.
>
> It also provides better headway against VD . Current is controlled by
> the Voltage applied and load resistance.
>
> Not sure why we are talking current controlled PSU's. Voltage controls
> current for a fixed load R.
>
>
> 73
>
>
> vk4tux
>
> On 12/4/24 06:05, Mark Spencer via Icom wrote:
> > David Tremper<kl7zkalaska at gmail.com>  wrote:
> >
> >   If you're using a power supply that has a variable control for voltage
> or
> > current, then we might have a dirty pot.  Turn the power supply off and
> run
> > the controls up and down about 10 times and see if that fixes it.
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