The FT-817 PA seems to be prone to overheating.
I have been running the 817 on 13.8V till now, and since it runs fine down to about 9V, I am thinking of finding a 10V regulator to take some heat out of the equation.
Will be looking for a 7810 IC, or possibly using the LM317 for that purpose.
More soldersmoke coming out some time here.
Jay KI5VIR's FB Homebrew SolderSmoke Direct Conversion Receiver
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*Jay KI5VIR is a new ham, but you would never know this by looking at his
build of the direct conversion receiver: It looks like something built by
someon...
1 day ago
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