tom.  just replace the pass transistors on the back of the suplyy and call 
it good.  it is not filters.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2012 5:09 PM
Subject: Re: Could it be time to replace My old trusty Astron RS35 Power 
Supply?


>    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
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> 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
>>