False Relay Memory
I finally found the CQ Magazine article by W1FB from October 1997 on an antenna switch construction project. I've mentioned it several times, for example:
https://wb9kzy.blogspot.com/2022/10/dougs-desk-in-cq-magazine.html
Here are the schematics:
I remembered the article as using automotive relays (aka Bosch) which is correct BUT I also remembered it as employing a power saving circuit for the relays - that isn't true.
So I don't know if I am thinking of a different article/author or ??
Here is a short relay power saver video:
source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqLfx7yIhIE
It shows the concept of bridging a series resistor with an electrolytic cap - this allows the relay to pull in but the relay current decreases as the cap is charged.
I don't know what to say about my memory though :(
Best Regards,
Chuck, WB9KZY
http://wb9kzy.com/ham.htm


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