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Colin:
Would you have any thoughts on the reliability of one of these, or a similar
Jet Stream, in comparison to the standard old linear Astron supply?
The Jet Stream is obviously cheaper, but I don't know if I'd ultimately
regret that decision someday, if I didn't go with the Astron.
73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
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From: "colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2012 3:43 PM
Subject: Re: Could it be time to replace My old trusty Astron RS35 Power
Supply?
> that sounds an awful lot like the alinco 30 amp PS's.
> but those are a bit pricier I think.
> I suspect jet stream is owned by alinco or perhaps the reverse, or they
> have
> their stuff made by the same manufacturer.
> the little alinco power supplies, as well as the jet stream you described
> are terribly useful in the shack with that cigarette lighter plug and the
> binding terminals...as well as the extra switch on the front to turn those
> on and off...not to mention, the alinco has variable voltage and a knob
> supposed to work to get rid of any RF noise that the supply causes...
> There are a couple used at our ham club station and they work great.
>
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
>
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