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Message 24642 in TECH.WW

From: G8MNY
Date: Wed, 24 Jun 26 07:49:00 Z
Newsgroups: TECH.WW
Subject: FT290/690/790 DC Power mod.
Message-ID: <63255_GB7CIP>
Path: N2NOV|VE2PKT|PY2BIL|GB7CIP

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From: G8MNY@GB7CIP.#32.GBR.EURO
To  : TECH@WW

By G8MNY                                              (new Graphics Feb 06)
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THE ORIGINAL CIRCUIT

+ve outer








WHAT'S WRONG
1/ The original external power jack uses the dangerous +ve outer standard so
   that the when connected to other kit there is a risk of shorting.

2/ The jack switch is supposed to disconnect the +ve battery lead when the
   external power is applied. This depends very much on the make/type of plug
   used, and it is easy to draw high current though the battery pack and cook
   the cells and holder and possibly the rig!

3/ An reverse polarity idiot diode is provided, but on the -ve connection. So
   if the rig is connected to other kit (e.g. a powered speech processor) the
   protection is negated, and the mic lead now carries the rig current!

4/ The Plugtop raw charging (hummy battery) is via a 2.5mm jack socket that
   shorts out the charger while being plugged in/out. There is no indication
   that the charger is not being shorted out!


Here is my circuit that solves most of these problems...

+ve centre 








It uses most of the existing components. The fuse is just 1 cm of very fine
relay wire in case of disaster. The lamp is a wire ended 12V fairy light that
provides low trickle current when the rig is 10-14V powered.

Some rigs also include a small 1000uF 16V by the jacks. The 12V jack is
remarked with a +ve centre with a RED felt pen.

The disadvantage is that there is now a diode in the battery supply lead to the
rig, I feel this is a worth while loss for protecting the battery pack from
damage!


Why Don't U send an interesting bul?

73 De John, G8MNY @ GB7CIP




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