As a side note, using a Variac or Powerstat to turn an outlet strip on/off, gently at that,?is particularly nice when an indicating meter is part of the arrangement.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 27 Dec 2007 1:24 pm Subject: Re: [drakelist] R4C function switch [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Drakelist de PA2DW, ? The function switch (off/stby//on/ext.mute/etc.) in my R4C is beginning to?warn-out. Too much on/off switching Hi Dick, Hi Dick, Lots of the old equipment falls into that category. I was advised to use one of the multi outlet plug in boxes to alleviate that on off wear, with the comment that?many of our?switch's were rare to unavailable.? Went a?bit further and got one of the computer equipment panels that had separately switched outlets so that I could control each separate device. ?73"s Carl WD8NHK See AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. ________________________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com
