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VK6BE > HISTRY 14.11.07 03:16l 24 Lines 1177 Bytes #999 (0) @ WW
BID : B61438VK6BE
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Subj: Re: Re: VK6BE > centre tap frog
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Sent: 071114/0210Z @:VK2TV.#MNC.NSW.AUS.OC #:24004 [Kempsey, QF68JX] $:B61438VK
From: VK6BE@VK2TV.#MNC.NSW.AUS.OC
To : HISTRY@WW
I had another look at your bulletin, Neil. The transceivers I own either
run from 13.8 VDC where high voltage doesn't come into the picture, or
else have integral 240VAC power supplies. These do not depend on a plug
of any kind as the power leads are hard wired into the rig with an earth
securely connected to the metal chassis. Even if the earth broke off,
which is unlikely, the chassis is not live and it would take a short
circuit to earth somewhere in the power transformer for there to be any
danger to the operator. We would need two coincidences there and that is
not likely. I have not seen a transceiver operating off 240VAC which uses
a separate power supply for years. They are a thing of the past, and might
not even pass our safety standrads these days with earth leakage
protection now compulsory in this state.
Cheers,
Bob VK6BE.
> If you own one of these transceivers, or any similar type that relies
> totally on a plug and socket ground connection, please bolt a heavy wire
> from one chassis to the other. A wingnut at one end will allow quick
> disconnection when you need to move the items around.
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