[TowerTalk] Re: [FCG] Relays in RF usage

[Pete Smith]

At 02:25 PM 8/12/03 -0700, Jim Lux wrote:
>Hopefully, too, the mfr has actually tested the particular relay at RF 
>rather than blindly scaling from 60 Hz databook values.  If you're making 
>a thousand radios, it's worth it to do so.


It's in this connection that I recall a post by W2VJN some years ago 
recounting tests of the relays used in their TopTen relay boxes.  Despite 
the fact that these 10A-rated relays are very small, and only cost about $2 
each in small quantities, George told of successfully testing them 
repeatedly at full legal power.  Sort of undermines the big is best theory.

For details, check http://lists.contesting.com/_towertalk/2000-May/030900.html


73, Pete N4ZR
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