Steve:

My XYL chides me all the time, suggesting that another hobby like basket 
weaving might be a good alternative.  One day, in one of her less lucid 
moments (which are actually quite rare), she suggested stamp collecting.  I 
quickly reminded her, though, that she would then have to read me all of the 
stamps and help me catalog them, to which she responded "Guess I didn't 
think of that!".  (grin)

Anyway, regarding the power supply issue, I'll have a sighted ham friend 
come over here and help me do the soldering, just to be sure no other 
problems are created.  I'm sure glad I have that alternate Samlex supply as 
a back-up in the meantime.

Now, if I can get my Windom back on the air, and solve my 20-meter RFI 
problem with the DXCC, life will be good again.

I'm currently on Spring Break from the University, so I will have much of 
the week to try to get things put back together here at least in some 
fashion.

We need these challenges to keep the mind active, you know!  (grin)

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 8:46 AM
Subject: Re: another astron power supply story


Hey Tom,

Have you considered another hobby?  I hear that basket weaving is very
relaxing.

on your power supply - loose wire issue:  Only you can decide if you
have reached the limit of your troubleshooting/technical skills.  Since
you can get  a sighted ham to  look at it and you have a spare supply,
that might be a good idea.

When in uncharted waters, it's better to stop tinkering 5 seconds too
soon, rather than 5 seconds too late.

Good luck, Steve KW3A