Hi Tom,
Thanks for the recommendation. I did some reading and it seems the Samlex got pretty high marks. So, I asked Bob in the DE HRO store to send me a SEC1235. I think this should meet most my needs.
73
Scott/N3BYY
On Dec 21, 2011, at 9:00 AM, Tom Behler wrote:
> Scott:
>
> One more thought here on the power supply issue:
>
> Yesterday, I recommended Samlex supplies.
>
> Part of the reason I did that was because they are the quietest switching
> power supplies I have ever owned.
>
> I have one in our RV, that I use to power the TS480 I have out there. I
> have done contesting with that supply, and have yet to hear the fan come on.
> Amazingly, too, the supply remains very very cool, even when operating CW in
> the heat of a contest.
>
> I can get you the model number if yu'd like, but would have to go out into
> the RV to do so.
>
> Just get one with a little more amperage than you think you'll need, and you
> should be all set.
>
> Oh, by the way: I don't work for Samlex! (grin)
>
>
> I am glad you are close to getting back on the air again. I remember that
> feeling when the bug bit me in 1994, and I got on the air again after some
> 23 years of silence! It's a great feeling!
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Scott Howell" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 5:15 AM
> Subject: Re: A quiet power supply please
>
>
>> THanks all for the feedback and that is what I'll do. I have choices and =
>> I'm chomping at the bit to rid myself of noise. grin
>> I remember the days when I had PC towers that made so much noise you =
>> would think I was running a server farm. Now I have switched to a Mac =
>> and just love the silence and so far it seems my Mac is not making =
>> trouble for my rig and they are within inches of each other. THe =
>> operating desk is a little crowded. Think it is time to hit Home Depot =
>> to make some ugly stands for speakers and such to help clear out the =
>> space here.
>> Oh on that note I have an idea for making something I can put the rig on =
>> and the supply under the rig. Oh the ideas are a flowin'.
>>
>> tnx,
>> 73
>> Scott/N3BYY
>>
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