[600MRG] XSV only RX until further notice....

[John Langridge]

should I say congrats on joining the club by making fire with your antenna?

base insulator is a common breakdown point.  you will get it worked out.  Its a sickening feeling, though, when you see it and its happening to you.  Once again the IRF 540 shows its resilience.

73! John XIQ




________________________________
 From: Neil Klagge <w0yse.7 at gmail.com>
To: 600mrg at w7ekb.com 
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 9:37 PM
Subject: [600MRG] XSV only RX until further notice....
 

When I went out to re-tune the base coil tonight in the light rain, I
discovered an arcing (sizzling sound). Then I saw the arc and a tiny bit of
flame between the base insulator and the mounting plate. I had to shut down
the TX so I am only receiving decodes for the rest of the night.  I will
re-evaluate the base insulator situation in the daylight after the rain
quits, which may be more than 24 hours....

73, Neil

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