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.
KW4H -- Steve -- "Knobs > Menus"
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*I really like the "KNOBS are greater than MENUS" sign. For years we have
been saying that menus are for restaurants. FB Steve. *
*Steve's resotati...
2 days ago
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