[R-390] Is your R390A Power Cord Connected Correctly ?

[Barry]

> 1) The "line side of the fuse" (on a chassis mounted fuse holder as
> found in these radios) should be the terminal at the end of the fuse
> holder farthest from the chassis, on the center tip of the holder.
> This reduces the chance you will come in contact with line voltage as
> you install or remove a fuse.  (I suggest a bit of heat shrink tubing
> on that terminal.)
> Roy Morgan

A little off topic, but that same methodology applies to wiring lamp bases.  The hot wire should connect to the "tip" connection - not the shell.  When replacing a burned out bulb, the switch might be in the ON position and when you unscrew the bulb, you might not realize the circuit is ON (more likely to occur on multi-switch circuits).  If the shell is hot, you're more likely to get a shock if the shell is hot in that case.

Barry - N4BUQ