Really think that a 10 amp Slo-Blow fuse should be sufficient for that
power level.  Keep a couple of spares on hand in case I'm wrong.

Lloyd Rasmussen, Kensington, Maryland
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of John Vernaleken
> Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 7:03 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: source for 12-amp round AGC fuses
> 
> Tom,
> Not much luck so far.  I found 5s 10s 15s and 20s. Have a few more places
> to
> look.
> 
> John  KC2QJB
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
> Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 10:33 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: source for 12-amp round AGC fuses
> 
>     Thanks very much, John.  That's very nice of you!
> 
> If I can help out with any involved costs, let me know.
> 
> 
> 
> In the meantime, I'll keep looking around here.
> 
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Vernaleken" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 7:47 PM
> Subject: Re: source for 12-amp round AGC fuses
> 
> 
> > Tom,
> > If I can find them I think I have a package of them. If I can locate I
> > will
> > mail them to you.
> >
> > John  KC2QJB
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:BLIND-
> [log in to unmask]]
> > On Behalf Of Tom Behler
> > Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 6:36 PM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: source for 12-amp round AGC fuses
> >
> >    Yeah, but I'd rather not risk it, especially on CW, so I'll keep
> > looking
> > for 12's.
> >
> > 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Pat Byrne" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 8:53 AM
> > Subject: Re: source for 12-amp round AGC fuses
> >
> >
> >> Perhaps ten amp "slow blow" might get you by safely.
> >> Pat, K9JAUAt 09:16 PM 5/20/2012, you wrote:
> >>>     Mike:
> >>>
> >>>That's exactly what I'm thinking too regarding CW.
> >>>
> >>>I am not sure a 10-amp fuse would be what I want for that mode.
> >>>
> >>>Will check the locations you suggest.
> >>>
> >>>Perhaps 12-amp fuses aren't as uncommon as I think.
> >>>
> >>>Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> >>>
> >>>----- Original Message -----
> >>>From: "Mike Duke, K5XU" <[log in to unmask]>
> >>>To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >>>Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 9:15 PM
> >>>Subject: source for 12-amp round AGC fuses
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> > Try auto parts stores, Wall-Mart, and Radio Shack.
> >>> >
> >>> > The 10 amp size will probably work okay for SSB, but may not work
> for
> >>> > CW operation where the power output and current drain are higher
> >>> > overall.
> >>> >
> >>> > ----- Original Message -----
> >>> > From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> >>> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >>> > Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 7:49 PM
> >>> > Subject: need source for 12-amp round AGC fuses
> >>> >
> >>> >
> >>> > Hi, again, everyone.
> >>> >
> >>> > This week-end, I put the Tentech Scout that I bought from the recent
> >>> > estate
> >>> > sale on the air.  Made a 20-meter SSB contact to a special event
> >>> > station in
> >>> > Long Island New York.  He gave me a 5 by 7, which isn't bad
> >>> > considering the
> >>> > maximum output power for the Scout is 50 watts.
> >>> >
> >>> > Anyway, in looking over the Scout, I notice that it requires a 12-
> amp
> >>> > round
> >>> > AGC fuse in the positive lead of the DC power cord.  I have 10 and
> >>> > 15-amp
> >>> > fuses here, but no 12-ampers, which I believe will be hard to come
> by.
> >>> >
> >>> > I certainly wouldn't want to put a 15-amp fuse in there, but could
> go
> >>> > with a
> >>> > 10-amper, if needed at least in a pinch.
> >>> >
> >>> > If anyone knows of a good source of 12-amp AGC round fuses, please
> let
> >>> > me
> >>> > know.
> >>> >
> >>> > 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> >>> >
> >>
> >