Thanks very much, Buddy.  I appreciate these thoughts.

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Buddy Brannan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 7:41 PM
Subject: Re: recommendations for switching power supply for TS480


> I'm very happy with my Jetstream supply, which is 28 amps peak and i  
> think 25 continuous. Its fan is very quiet and I haven't noticed  
> appreciably more noise than with other supplies. Besides your standard  
> binding posts, there is a cigarette lighter plug on the front and low- 
> current spring terminals on the back, the sort of thing you're likely  
> to see where you connect stereo speakers to your stereo. The 28-amp  
> version costs about $80 plus shipping. They also make a 45-amp (peak)  
> version as well. Among he best prices I've seen for these has been  
> from R&L Electronics. This supply (the 28-amp version anyway) is very  
> small and lightweight. In fact, I'd say it's perfect for an emergency  
> go kit as far as size and weigh go. I can defnitely see slinging this  
> and a K2 in a bag with some sort of portable antenna and going. .
> 
> Budy, KB5ELV
>