Hi Collin,

I've noticed nothing from my Samlex in terms of noise.  Very 73.


Kevin :)
Amateur Radio:  K7RX
Navy Marine Corps MARS:  NNN0SHS




-----Original Message-----
From: Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Colin McDonald
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 18:37
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Subject: Re: Backpackable 706 Station

with the switching power supply on hf do you find you have an abundance of
noise or have they managed to fix that issue with the mfj supply?
Regards
Colin
----- Original Message -----
From: "Louis Kim Kline" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 4:31 PM
Subject: Backpackable 706 Station


> Hi to all.
>
> This is mainly for John, and anyone else who is interested.
>
> I use the large 3 pocket L.L. Bean backpack, and put the radio in the
> largest pocket with theMillenium QSYer and the mic.  The Auto Tuner
> goes
in
> the middle pocket, and the MFJ supply goes in the outer pocket, and it
> all fits.  I also use plastic bags as an extra precaution against
> scratching, although putting things in separate pockets reall keeps
> metal from hitting metal.  I can also get a straight key in there.
>
> I was pleasantly surprised the first time I tried it to think that I
> could carry a fully functional HF 100 watt station around on my back
> without causing back injury!  Since the MFJ switching supply doesn't
> weigh very much, the overall weight isn't bad at all.  I never weighed
> it, but for a
> 45 year old man who is somewhat out of shape, it isn't bad to carry.
>
> 73, de Lou K2LKK
>
>
>
> Louis Kim Kline
> A.R.S. K2LKK
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