Mark: It is interesting to note that a self proclaimed boat anchor expert with
specialization in Collins equipment (Especially the R-390)still insists that
the hot lead from the AC mains should always go to the power transformer and
the fused side go to the neutral and on-off switch. I can't tell you how many
people have written to him and to the trade magazines explaining how dangerous
this is but then, I guess, "he is the expert".
Obviously you know which way is correct.
Good luck with the Drakes; Dan K8WOZ
- Original Message -
From: Mark Nace
To: Gary Poland ; John Gartman ; DrakeList Zerobeat
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2012 8:02 PM
Subject: Re: [Drakelist] AC-4
A number of years ago I bought about four AC4's, and installed 3-prong
computer cords, with the ground attached to the AC4 chassis. I used the
original strain relief, but carefully cut some of the plastic out of the
original, just enough to accomodate the round cord. They all worked great.
One thing I did not consider (and I need to go back and look), is the hot lead
of the AC cord being on the fuse. I suppose for safety reasons I should have???
73,
Mark
N5KAE
From: Gary Poland
To: John Gartman ; DrakeList Zerobeat
Sent: Thu, January 19, 2012 8:43:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Drakelist] AC-4
John,
As you suggested it would be easiest to just cut it off at the strain
relief and re-terminate inside. You will only lose about 6 to 8 inches at best.
73, Gary
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