Apologies for dwelling on the radios that never were. This is 2025 and many hams only want to see the New Stuff. So, I stop here.
Yesterday was a balance between the main Hybrid Wireless chassis and the Power Supply build. When I managed very large construction projects at a time that I worked for a living, it always amazed me that the most time on a project was spent on the last 5% of the work scope. It is no different with the Hybrid Wireless.
The Four Power Supplies!
What has evolved as the "power supply" for the Hybrid Wireless is really four separate supplies on one chunk of wood.
1. The HV supply @ 500VDC (Black Xmfr.)
2. The LV supply @ 280VDC (Blue Module)
3. The 12 VDC @ 5.6 Amps (Lower RH)
4. The -60 VDC Bias (Small Transformer)
I have purposefully interlocked the power supply switch on the wooden board with the ON/OFF on the Hybrid Wireless.
The next round of work will involve inspection of all built modules to assure I haven't damaged anything during the many fit checks and then to layout the inter-module wiring. This has already prompted the need for a couple of more penetrations through the main mounting plate.
RIP Charlie Kirk! Many disagreed with his ideologies and what he did, but taking his life is no answer. The problem is the polarization of America as it has moved beyond rhetoric into violent actions. This regrettably may only be the beginning of a polarization escalation. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Them that know can make things go.
73's
Pete N6QW