Michael Tondee wrote:

Wow, interesting to see you admit you don't have a clue about something Robert! Judging by the post I've been reading from you the past few days, I thought you knew it all. Michael, W4HIJ Rocky Jones wrote:

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On a more practical note, could there be some sort of failsafe "battery went phut so disconnect it" device? I'm guessing a perfectly ordinary inline fuse would be too simple, but perhaps some sort of mechanical latch that would just pop the battery terminal if it lost power would work.

Gordon MM0YEQ

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that is fairly common in many spacecraft (I have checked a few designs) and most transport category airplanes. I dont have a clue why it wasnt put into AO-40

Robert WB5MZO

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