[Amps] Relays

[Vic K2VCO]

Paul Christensen wrote:
>> The RJ-1 type of relay can also be completely silent if you mount it
>> with a few drops of silicone seal or on a piece of soft rubber. Mount it
>> directly to metal if you like to hear it click!
> 
> Good suggestion, Vic.  Although typically, that's half the solution. 
> Generally, cabling going to the relay's pins contributes much to sound 
> conductivity.  

Yes, absolutely. I forgot to mention that I make connections to the 
relays with thin strips of copper foil (0.002" thick, cut to about 1/8" 
width). I bought a big roll of this at a hobby shop. The connection 
should have a little slack in it.
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73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco