[600MRG] RAKs and such - ballast tube.

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 4 Nov 2014 at 8:51, Bill Cromwell wrote:

> Thanks Ken,
> 
> I am the one that pointed to battle conditions aboard a warship. Now I 
> can see how somebody might wonder if that thing provided star-wars type 
> shields or operated a death ray. Mechanical shock - taking a hit or 
> firing the big guns - can make the AC line voltage wobble and battle 
> damage might include damage to the electrical system. Look what happens 
> to your shoulder when firing a mere shotgun. So it really does help 
> during a battle - keeps the radio alive.

You're right, of course. I was thinking of helping during a battle by blasting 
the enemy with it. ;-)

Wrong idea.

You are correct, Sir! :-)

Ken W7EKB