Very likely Astron makes the Kenwood power supply anyway, I know they do 
make some of them for Kenwood. I think either one would work out. The Astron 
one is what the local EOC uses in their go kits and they're very quiet and 
me personally, I lean toward Astron power supplies any time I can because 
they've been good to me and many others over the years. My astron RS35M has 
run 24/7 since I got it 11 years ago almost, since my packet station is up 
that much and it never complains. My other radios are on all the time I'm 
awake too, at times I really run it hard. Switching power supplies you 
really shouldn't run more than 70% duty cycle and unless they're portable, I 
prefer regulated but I think of the 2 you're looking at, you probably might 
as well go for the better deal if you're set on a switching power supply.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Keith Bucher" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 11:39 AM
Subject: Which Power Supply?


> Hello,
>
>    I've been looking at the
> Astron SS-30 and the Kenwood KPS-15.
> I know the Astron is a couple more amps, but how about noise etc?  There
> doesn't seem to be much difference in price.  Universal Radio sells the
> Astron for $129.95 and the Kenwood for $119.95.
>
>    Thanks in advance for any opinions about these power supplies.
>
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