Tim:
This is what Ten Tec says (from my Corsair manual):
"When setting up the station, provide adequate ventilation for the heat
sinks on the transceiver and power supply. Do not confine units to a
small volume without forced ventilation to circulate cool air around the
heat sinks."
"When operating RTTY, SSTV, or other high duty-cycle modes, it is
recommended that a small fan be directed on the heat sink. The sink
temperature may reach as high as 200 degrees Fahrenheit, which is still
within the rating for the transistors, but certainly hot enough to cause
a serious burn if touched."
73
Bob WB2VUF
nz7c@cox.net wrote:
>
> Please bear with this question.....as a rule of thumb from you guys that have
> been around radios all your lives, how do you know when your rig is running
> too hot? Don't laugh. For example, as long as you can hold your hand on the
> fins of the heat sink is it OK - even if it feels pretty toasty? Or, if you
> touch the fins and burn the crud out of yourself, is it time to quit? You get
> the idea. Just wanted a little input :-)
> 73/Tim NZ7C
>
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