Thanks for your responses. I believe I should be okay to turn it on. Please keep in mind that I am not using the best meter (a Radio Shack unit) and it takes a while for the reading to settle down (whether I took the reading in an auto-range or a setting of the specific ranges needed).
Typically, the Fluke meters I've used in my process control work are much quicker to settle down (but it's probably because the measuring circuits used are better than what you can expect from Radio Shack for the money I paid). I've not built electronic circuits before and I am obviously concerned that I don't want to inadvertantly set fire to $3K of fine equipment or hurt myself. Next "obvious question" for you: I got an Astron power supply (RS35M) and it is rated for 13.8V about 35amps if memory serves. a) Based on the Owner's Manual page 8, it states that I need about 6A @13.8VDC for the 10W unit (you don't put in the 100W option until later in the build). Do you adjust (in some fashion) the amount of current output needed from the power supply? (I've not gotten the Astron power supply yet- it is hopefully arriving today). I'd think that the answer to my question is "no" as the radio "knows" how much current it needs but once again-it's better to ask. Safety I am working at a grounded outlet (120VAC). Is there anything else I need regarding bonding/grounding for either the radio itself, me, or the power supply? I realize that these are very elementary questions, but better to be safe than sorry. 73 Steve KC2VNI -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Build-Questions-tp4410947p4413875.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
