[TenTec] Troubleshooting Power amps in general

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

On 3/23/2010 8:16 AM, Phil Chambley Sr. wrote:
> I may be telling you something you already know, but a lot can be learned by
> looking at the fuses when you remove them.
>
> If the fuse body is blackened, and the inner link destroyed completely, it's
> indicative of a catastrophic failure (short) and there is no point in trying
> another fuse.
>
> OTOH, if the fuse appears intact and you have to use a DVM to see if it's
> open, there's a chance it's just a fatigue break.

Good point, and that may be a clue that you need a better fuse vendor, 
something not off shore.

73, Jerry, K0CQ
>
> Phil C. Sr.
> k4dpk
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