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Re: [worldcruising] Re: Electronics quick-disconnect


Subject: Re: [worldcruising] Re: Electronics quick-disconnect
From: Bob (bob@XXX.XXX)
Date: Thu Jan 25 2001 - 14:22:44 EST


jackie1@XXX.XXX wrote:

> So much for the background. The 'cure' is to look at all of the
> wires that go in and out of equipment. Particularly vulnerable
> are antenna leads (SSB, VHF, TV, etc), Wind instruments (wiring
> that goes up through the mast), Masthead lighting, and cable
> harnesses that distribute power within the boat. Each and every
> one of these is a possible problem area.

Very useful information - thank you! Please provide further
details on temporary disconnects for these lines. Do they
need to have plug-type connectors that pull apart, or are there
switches that the high voltages won't jump? Does adding
connectors in coaxial leads cause RF or other problems?

Bob

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