[NLRS] Goof proof powering of transverters?

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

Works well and reliably. I add a diode across the relay coil to absorb 
inductive kick when switched with my Corsair II, that also backs up the 
series diode.

73, Jerry, K0CQ

On 8/14/2010 6:55 PM, Marciniak, Ed wrote:
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> You could use a diode in series with a relay coil and use the relay in series with load. No voltage drop for price of relay power dissipation.
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> Subject: [NLRS] Goof proof powering of transverters?
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> Hello Everyone.
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> I was informed today that the NLRS had a relay board that would GOOF proof
> powering of transverters. Is that true?
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> What I need is a GOOF proof way for providing 12V power for my transverters so
> that I can't reverse the polarity to them as I have done even with powerpoles.
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> Yes, I am one of those persons that can still zap something electronic even if
> there is only one way to plug it in and have explicit instructions telling me
> how to hook things up....:(
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> Thanks in advance,
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> James W8ISS
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