Hi Monty - what is odd to me is that in 20 years of computer-aided operating, this is my first RS-232 failure, and it wasn't even that impressive a storm. Closest hit was ~1000 feet. Anyway, it's an expensive lesson. I wonder if making *really* sure of a good common ground between radio and computer might also help (?).
73, Pete N4ZR The World Contest Station Database, updated daily at www.conteststations.com The Reverse Beacon Network at http://reversebeacon.net, blog at reversebeacon.blogspot.com On 6/9/2010 6:54 AM, Monty Shultes wrote: > Every summer I write this little note. If you see lightning or hear > thunder, disconnect all cables and wires to your K3. > > Not just the antennas. Not just the PowerPole. The key lines, ALC, > IF out, LINE IN, LINE OUT, headphone, mic(s), RS232, Accessory, > ground, speaker lines, too. > > I had lightning damage 2 years ago when my K3 was brand new. Never > again, I hope. > > Monty K2DLJ > > >> I wonder if there is anything that can be done (on the board, for >> example, or in an outboard box) to decrease the vulnerability of U1 >> (written as I await my replacement KIO3A board). >> >> 73, Pete N4ZR >> > > > > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
