[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Actually, for this short distance, mains to shack to rigs, I could > probably get by with #8 so long as I don't run multiple KW rigs at one > time ;)
#4 wire would be considerable overkill in most installation situations, but if it was a long run, in a hot environment, using old style wire, maybe in conduit, then it probably made more sense. I used a standard 10/3 molded electric dryer cord exiting through a panel bushing that already existed about halfway up the left rear of my BC-1T. Inside the rig the primary wiring is #10 as well. The rig is sitting right next to the distribution panel and the outlet is mounted on the side of the box with #10 to the breaker. You can see it in this photo pretty well... http://www.wd8das.net/Gates/restored1.jpg I do have a problem with the circuit breaker tripping off once in awhile when I key the rig. Transmitters of this sort with no step-start were intended for time-delay fuse protection, not breakers. So far I haven't found a breaker with a time-delay action for this domestic panel, so I think I need to consider step-start in the power supply. Inside the rig there are two such fuses for additional protection. Steve WD8DAS ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ______________________________________________________________ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
