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Gary Lee <[log in to unmask]>
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Try the alinco dm-330v.
32 amp switcher, quiet as a mouse.
has a fan, but almost inaudible even at full speed.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Howell" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 8:29 PM
Subject: Re: A quiet power supply please


> Buddy,
>
> Thanks for the info and I will look into this supply. I absolutely hate =
> this RS supply and why I ever got it I don't know. I forgot how bad it =
> is in terms of noise. I just turned it off and what a relief. Yes I will =
> have to check that club out because I really love code.
>
> Thanks,
> 73
> Scott/N3BYY
>
> On Dec 20, 2011, at 7:22 PM, Buddy Brannan wrote:
>
>> Hey Scott,
>>=20
>> I'm very pleased with my Jetstream power supply. I have the JTPS28, =3D
>> which is 28 amps peak/25 amps continuous. They make a slightly larger =
> =3D
>> one that's 45 amps peak/35 or 40 amps continuous, too. This supply can =
> =3D
>> be had at http://www.cheapham.com (or is it .net?) for around $85, if =
> =3D
>> memory serves. Not a lot of RF hash, and the fan is extremely quiet. =3D=
>
>> Moreover, the supply is small enough to carry easily of you want, and =
> it =3D
>> has your standard binding pots on the front, along with a cigarette =3D
>> lighter plug, and low current spring terminals (very like the sort of =
> =3D
>> thing you plug stereo speakers into on the back of some systems) on =
> the =3D
>> back. Definitely a good deal, I'm very happy with mine.
>>=20
>> Vy 73, and BTW, you should join the Straight Key Century Club. They're =
> =3D
>> fun.
>> http://www.skccgroup.com
>> --
>> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
>> Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY
>>=20
>>=20
>>=20
>> On Dec 20, 2011, at 7:00 PM, Scott Howell wrote:
>>=20
>>> Hi all,
>>> =3D20
>>> I happen to have this Radioshack 25A switching supply lying about and =
> =3D
>> it =3D3D
>>> will do for my TS590 for now. However, with cans on I can hear the =
> fan =3D
>> =3D3D
>>> in that stupid supply and it is incredibly annoying. The fan is not =3D=
>
>> bad, =3D3D
>>> just incredibly loud for such a small thing. I was wondering if =
> anyone =3D
>> =3D3D
>>> had any thoughts on a quieter supply or maybe they are all like this. =
> =3D
>> =3D3D
>>> Now I could get a linear supply I suppose, but I do like the smaller =
> =3D3D=3D
>>=20
>>> size. So, unless there is little hope of a quieter supply I will try =
> =3D
>> to =3D3D
>>> find something that is reasonable in size/weight.
>>> In any case thoughts welcome.
>>> =3D20
>>> THanks,
>>> Scott/N3BYY 

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