The Jet Stream has all 12 volt connections on the front panel.
There is a cigarette connector good for 7 amps and two sets of 7 amp wire
type push-in connectors plus the high amp out-put connectors which are the
dual type where you can use bare wires or banana plugs.
it is very functional in my opinion.
Of course, it has the two meters also on the front.
Mine is either 45 or 48 amps: I can't remember for sure.
I hope this helps you.
If I have forgotten anything you ask, try me again.
Best 73.
Lowell W8QIY
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 9:18 AM
Subject: Re: Could it be time to replace My old trusty Astron RS35 Power
Supply?
> Lowell,
>
> Does the Jetstream supply have connectors on the front as well as the
> back?
> That could be very useful if you need 12 volts in a hurry, or if you just
> want to hook up your HT temporarily.
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2012 13:24
> Subject: Re: Could it be time to replace My old trusty Astron RS35 Power
> Supply?
>
>
>> Tom, it is a switching supply which I was not sure I would like: however,
>> I
>> am very happy with it.
>> Though it is rated at 48 amps, they told me it was good for about 45
>> continuous.
>> I have heard no birdies out of it on any frequency as yet.
>> Also, it is not a big heavy thing like the transformer ones.
>> I think I paid $139.95 for it from R and L Electronics in Hamilton, OH.
>> That's only about 60 miles from me.
>> I am sorry I do not remember the model number, but if you ask for the 48
>> amp
>> supply, you can't miss.
>> Also, did I tell you, that it has two meters for voltage and amps; just
>> what
>> every blind ham needs in the shack!
>> If you have more questions, I will answer them if I can.
>> Best 73.
>> Lowell W8QIY
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2012 1:13 PM
>> Subject: Re: Could it be time to replace My old trusty Astron RS35 Power
>> Supply?
>>
>>
>>> Lowell:
>>>
>>> Can you give me more info on that Jet Stream Supply?
>>>
>>> Is it linear, or switching?
>>>
>>> What is the model number?
>>>
>>> Does it put out 48 amps continuous, or surge?
>>>
>>> I had looked at the Astron RS50A, but it is so big and heavy, and costs
>>> approximately $240, which is more than I was planning for a power
>>> supply.
>>>
>>> Again, whatever info you have on it would be appreciated.
>>>
>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2012 11:12 AM
>>> Subject: Re: Could it be time to replace My old trusty Astron RS35 Power
>>> Supply?
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hello Tom,
>>>> Sorry to hear about your trusted power supply!
>>>> I have a Jet Stream supply I bought just last year which puts out 48
>>>> AMPS
>>>> and has performed very well running two rigs at one time: my TS590 and
>>>> the
>>>> TMD710A.
>>>> It is light weight and noise free in the RF department.
>>>> It costs less than $150.00 from R and L Electronics.
>>>> I would give it a hard look if I were you.
>>>> Just a suggestion!
>>>> See you this afternoon on the 40 meter net I hope.
>>>> 73
>>>> Lowell W8QIY
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 9:54 PM
>>>> Subject: Could it be time to replace My old trusty Astron RS35 Power
>>>> Supply?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hi, folks.
>>>>>
>>>>> I know we have had similar discussions on the list before, but tonight
>>>>> I
>>>>> feel I have discovered something that may be of interest to others.
>>>>>
>>>>> Basically, over the past few days, I have found that even when
>>>>> transmitting
>>>>> on the resonant frequency of an antenna with a 1.0 to 1 SWR, my TS590
>>>>> seems
>>>>> to fold back to an output power of approximately 50 watts. These
>>>>> power
>>>>> readings have been obtained from both the meter on the TS590, and my
>>>>> TW1
>>>>> talking watt meter.
>>>>>
>>>>> I thoroughly checked all coax and DC power connections, but everything
>>>>> seemed ok.
>>>>>
>>>>> I measured the power supply's voltage first with no load, and it was
>>>>> 13.35
>>>>> volts consistently. However, when I transmitted in RTTY mode with 100
>>>>> watts, thereby putting a full load into the circuit, the DC voltage
>>>>> readings
>>>>> started fluctuating all over the place. They ranged from a high of 10
>>>>> volts, to as low as 2 or 3 volts. Then, on a whim, I connected the
>>>>> Kenwood
>>>>> PS53 power supply that I got with the Kenwood 570 I purchased from the
>>>>> estate sale in our area, and the output power readings were a very
>>>>> solid
>>>>> 100
>>>>> watts, even when the rig was keyed down continuously for several
>>>>> minutes.
>>>>>
>>>>> I know there is a way to adjust the voltage in the RS35, but with the
>>>>> foldback of the ts590, and the fluctuations in voltage readings, I'm
>>>>> now
>>>>> getting a bit nervous about using the RS35 as my main supply.
>>>>>
>>>>> Does anyone have any thoughts or similar experiences to report?
>>>>>
>>>>> If I do need to be in the market for a new power supply, I have
>>>>> several
>>>>> requirements:
>>>>>
>>>>> 1. I'd like it to be a linear supply
>>>>>
>>>>> 2. I'd like it to be something that could deliver at least 40 amps
>>>>> continuously through my rigrunner, because I sometimes run the TS590,
>>>>> my
>>>>> TMV71A, and my TMV7A packet set-up simultaneously.
>>>>>
>>>>> If anyone has specific suggestions regarding a supply that I might
>>>>> wish
>>>>> to
>>>>> consider, please let me know.
>>>>>
>>>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>>>
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