Whoops .... I meant to post this to the Elecraft list not QRP-L ...
Begin forwarded message:
From: Michael Babineau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: May 9, 2005 1:45:26 PM EDT
To: Martin Gillen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: qrp-l <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: re :Protecting the KX1 from short - fuse on the
Martin VA3SIE wrote :
> I was wondering therefore if anyone has found an
> inline fuse small enough to install on the positive battery
> lead from the internal battery holders to the PCB?
Martin :
Try Pico fuses. They look like 1/4 watt resistors.
BTW since you are also in Ottawa, I will mention that
you can buy them at Active electronics on Merivale Rd.
I used them to fuse both leads of my hombrew NiMH
pack for the FT-817, made from a 9.6V R/S RC pack.
The only issue will be protecting them from mechanical stress.
On my FT-817 I just covered them with shrink wrap tubing and taped
the lead at that point where I inserted the fuse to the side of the
pack
so it doesn't get bent. You may be able to secure it to the side of
the
AA battery holder somehow.
Michael VE3WMB
P.S. I use a small Pelican case to store my KX1 when not in use and
I never worry about it rattling around in the trunk of my car or in my
bike paniers. I'll bring mine along to the next OV-QRP meeting on
Thursday to show you my setup.
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