Hey wait, I may have lost track of my mind years ago.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 7:01 AM
Subject: Re: another astron power supply story


>    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