[bars] FT-891 Reverse polarity damage and repair

[n1hts at comcast.net]

Just use Anderson Powerpole connectors and you can never
plug it in wrong. Anderson Powerpoles (qsradio.com) https://www.qsradio.com/shop-now.html#!/Anderson-Powerpoles/c/8415135

If you don't have them we can help you put them on.

Jim

>     On 08/07/2021 9:24 PM Christopher Wood <christopher.wood at firelinkllc.com> wrote:
>      
>      
>     I looked at getting the above radio, but ultimately decided to get Icom's IC-705.
>      
>     However, in my research I came upon this interesting and cautionary tale regarding not-installed reverse polarity diodes, damage as the result of an incorrect cable, and ultimate repair. I hope this helps people avoid this problem. 
>      
>     See this article for details: 
>     https://hackaday.com/2021/08/03/fail-of-the-week-flipped-cable-leads-to-fried-radio/
>      
>     I pass this along in the hope of helping someone avoid accidental damage to this popular radio.
>      
>     Best wishes, 
>     Christopher
>     KC1GHR 
>      
>     Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
>      
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