The Jetstream I have has binding posts and a cigarette lighter plug on the front, with spring-loaded low current terminals on the back.
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Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY
On Jun 4, 2012, at 9:18 AM, Steve Dresser <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Lowell,
>
> Does the Jetstream supply have connectors on the front as well as the back?
> That could be very useful if you need 12 volts in a hurry, or if you just
> want to hook up your HT temporarily.
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2012 13:24
> Subject: Re: Could it be time to replace My old trusty Astron RS35 Power
> Supply?
>
>
>> Tom, it is a switching supply which I was not sure I would like: however,
>> I
>> am very happy with it.
>> Though it is rated at 48 amps, they told me it was good for about 45
>> continuous.
>> I have heard no birdies out of it on any frequency as yet.
>> Also, it is not a big heavy thing like the transformer ones.
>> I think I paid $139.95 for it from R and L Electronics in Hamilton, OH.
>> That's only about 60 miles from me.
>> I am sorry I do not remember the model number, but if you ask for the 48
>> amp
>> supply, you can't miss.
>> Also, did I tell you, that it has two meters for voltage and amps; just
>> what
>> every blind ham needs in the shack!
>> If you have more questions, I will answer them if I can.
>> Best 73.
>> Lowell W8QIY
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2012 1:13 PM
>> Subject: Re: Could it be time to replace My old trusty Astron RS35 Power
>> Supply?
>>
>>
>>> Lowell:
>>>
>>> Can you give me more info on that Jet Stream Supply?
>>>
>>> Is it linear, or switching?
>>>
>>> What is the model number?
>>>
>>> Does it put out 48 amps continuous, or surge?
>>>
>>> I had looked at the Astron RS50A, but it is so big and heavy, and costs
>>> approximately $240, which is more than I was planning for a power supply.
>>>
>>> Again, whatever info you have on it would be appreciated.
>>>
>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2012 11:12 AM
>>> Subject: Re: Could it be time to replace My old trusty Astron RS35 Power
>>> Supply?
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hello Tom,
>>>> Sorry to hear about your trusted power supply!
>>>> I have a Jet Stream supply I bought just last year which puts out 48
>>>> AMPS
>>>> and has performed very well running two rigs at one time: my TS590 and
>>>> the
>>>> TMD710A.
>>>> It is light weight and noise free in the RF department.
>>>> It costs less than $150.00 from R and L Electronics.
>>>> I would give it a hard look if I were you.
>>>> Just a suggestion!
>>>> See you this afternoon on the 40 meter net I hope.
>>>> 73
>>>> Lowell W8QIY
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 9:54 PM
>>>> Subject: Could it be time to replace My old trusty Astron RS35 Power
>>>> Supply?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hi, folks.
>>>>>
>>>>> I know we have had similar discussions on the list before, but tonight
>>>>> I
>>>>> feel I have discovered something that may be of interest to others.
>>>>>
>>>>> Basically, over the past few days, I have found that even when
>>>>> transmitting
>>>>> on the resonant frequency of an antenna with a 1.0 to 1 SWR, my TS590
>>>>> seems
>>>>> to fold back to an output power of approximately 50 watts. These power
>>>>> readings have been obtained from both the meter on the TS590, and my
>>>>> TW1
>>>>> talking watt meter.
>>>>>
>>>>> I thoroughly checked all coax and DC power connections, but everything
>>>>> seemed ok.
>>>>>
>>>>> I measured the power supply's voltage first with no load, and it was
>>>>> 13.35
>>>>> volts consistently. However, when I transmitted in RTTY mode with 100
>>>>> watts, thereby putting a full load into the circuit, the DC voltage
>>>>> readings
>>>>> started fluctuating all over the place. They ranged from a high of 10
>>>>> volts, to as low as 2 or 3 volts. Then, on a whim, I connected the
>>>>> Kenwood
>>>>> PS53 power supply that I got with the Kenwood 570 I purchased from the
>>>>> estate sale in our area, and the output power readings were a very
>>>>> solid
>>>>> 100
>>>>> watts, even when the rig was keyed down continuously for several
>>>>> minutes.
>>>>>
>>>>> I know there is a way to adjust the voltage in the RS35, but with the
>>>>> foldback of the ts590, and the fluctuations in voltage readings, I'm
>>>>> now
>>>>> getting a bit nervous about using the RS35 as my main supply.
>>>>>
>>>>> Does anyone have any thoughts or similar experiences to report?
>>>>>
>>>>> If I do need to be in the market for a new power supply, I have several
>>>>> requirements:
>>>>>
>>>>> 1. I'd like it to be a linear supply
>>>>>
>>>>> 2. I'd like it to be something that could deliver at least 40 amps
>>>>> continuously through my rigrunner, because I sometimes run the TS590,
>>>>> my
>>>>> TMV71A, and my TMV7A packet set-up simultaneously.
>>>>>
>>>>> If anyone has specific suggestions regarding a supply that I might wish
>>>>> to
>>>>> consider, please let me know.
>>>>>
>>>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>>>
>>>>>
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