There you go, the case is good for that. I don't know why they don't make it 
screw in the front so the front is more solid but oh well. that's the 
problem for sure. I wouldn't think the transformer would come loose, if you 
saw how they have that in there, it would be almost impossible.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 7:37 AM
Subject: Re: Noisy Astron RS35 power supply


>    John:
>
> I really don't think it's the transformer unit.  I just tried pushing in 
> on
> the front panel where the meters are, and the noise went away.
>
> May simply stick a small  piece of cardboard in the crack between the 
> meter
> panel and the main cover, to see if it lessens the problem.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 6:39 AM
> Subject: Re: Noisy Astron RS35 power supply
>
>
> Mine actually had a case rattle to it which made the hum louder after the
> move, I just pulled up a little on the top cover, pushed on the front 
> panel
> a tiny bit and it went away. Probably all it is unless the transformer
> itself loosened up but that's not likely the way that's bolted in.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 9:42 PM
> Subject: Noisy Astron RS35 power supply
>
>
>> Hi, all.
>>
>> I don't know whether it's because of being jolted around in the move or
>> what, but my trusty metered Astron RS35 power supply seems noisier than 
>> it
>> used to be.
>>
>> It still works fine, but seems to have a louder hum than it used to have.
>>
>> I have it set up in exactly the same way I did out in Colorado, on the 
>> top
>> shelf of a sturdy ham operating desk.  I even put some padding underneath
>> the supply, but it really didn't seem to do much.
>>
>> I suppose I could take the cover off, and try to feel around to see what
>> might have happened, but I know there are some electrolytic capacitors in
>> there that would not make for a pleasant experience if they were
>> accidentally discharged.
>>
>> If anyone has had this experience, and has any suggestions, please let me
>> know.
>>
>> Again, the supply still works fine;  it just lets me know it's around 
>> more
>> than it used to.  (smile)
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ