Switching the secondary is not the problem its not using a suitable switch for
the job that is.
-----Original Message-----
From: ka4inm@gmail.com
To: amps <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Thu, Sep 12, 2013 5:47 am
Subject: Re: [Amps] Clipperton-L question
On 09/11/2013 02:58 PM, Carl wrote:
> Id check the SSB/CW switch carefully for arcing to a metal part. Common
> problem with an underrated switch.
>
>
> "Larry" <lknain@nc.rr.com> wrote:
>
>> One day when I switched from CW to SSB mode on my Clipperton-L it blew
>> the fuse with a good bang. The switch picks between a tap and one side
>> of the power transformer secondary – tap being for CW.
I would take the switch out and put a "wire nut" on one transformer
connection sealing it off and make the other connection with another
"wire nut" and test. Then I would switch to the other transformer
connection and test, if both work the switch is arcing.
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Ron KA4INM - Youvan's corollary:
Every action results in unwanted side effects.
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