KX3 reverse polarity power

[Peter Lambert]

G'day,

 

Not having a circuit I thought I'd just ask this one .

 

Do I have to worry about reversing the supply polarity on the KX3 ?

 

The knowledge will help me to decide whether to fit connectors to the power
cable and battery etc for long term portable use or whether I can get away
with the convenience of crocodile clips.

 

Thanks,

Peter VK4JD

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[wayne burdick]

Peter Lambert wrote:

> Do I have to worry about reversing the supply polarity on the KX3 ?

No. There's a reverse-polarity protection diode.


> ... whether I can get away
> with the convenience of crocodile clips.

Sure. I'd use different-colored ones if possible, though, to avoid  
accidentally reversing the supply on some piece of gear that doesn't  
have protection.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


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