Scott:

One more thought here on the power supply issue:

Yesterday, I recommended Samlex supplies.

Part of the reason I did that was because they are the quietest switching 
power supplies I have ever owned.

I have one in our RV, that I use to power the TS480 I have out there.  I 
have done contesting with that supply, and have yet to hear the fan come on. 
Amazingly, too, the supply remains very very cool, even when operating CW in 
the heat of a contest.

I can get you the model number if yu'd like, but would have to go out into 
the RV to do so.

Just get one with a little more amperage than you think you'll need, and you 
should be all set.

Oh, by the way:  I don't work for Samlex!  (grin)


I am glad you are close to getting back on the air again.  I remember that 
feeling when the bug bit me in 1994, and I got on the air again after some 
23 years of silence!  It's a great feeling!

73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Howell" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 5:15 AM
Subject: Re: A quiet power supply please


> THanks all for the feedback and that is what I'll do. I have choices and =
> I'm chomping at the bit to rid myself of noise. grin
> I remember the days when I had PC towers that made so much noise you =
> would think I was running a server farm. Now I have switched to a Mac =
> and just love the silence and so far it seems my Mac is not making =
> trouble for my rig and they are within inches of each other. THe =
> operating desk is a little crowded. Think it is time to hit Home Depot =
> to make some ugly stands for speakers and such to help clear out the =
> space here.
> Oh on that note I have an idea for making something I can put the rig on =
> and the supply under the rig. Oh the ideas are a flowin'.
>
> tnx,
> 73
> Scott/N3BYY
>