Topband: Arching Prevention

[Tom McAlee]

> While on 160, the open contacts across the 80 meter relay arch, 
> interfering (albeit intermittently) with 160 meter operation at the kw 
> level.

I had the same problem, to the point where it burnt up my relays and the 
inside of the relay box completely.  I tried using vacuum relays and the 
array solutions relays.  The vacuum relays at least lasted a few days.  The 
array solutions relays didn't last a few minutes.

I ended up giving up on it.  To switch to 160m, I have to go outside and 
change a connecting cable.  I put a wing nut on it to at least make that 
easy to do.  But, I sure wish I could just flip a switch from inside.

If anyone replies off the list, I would appreciate being included.

73,
Tom, NI1N