You can not go wrong with a solid reliable astron. I have had my rs35 for more than a decade with no problems. they are indestructible.
On Feb 12, 2014, at 9:19 PM, "Howard, W A 9 Y B W" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> David,
>
> Your question was fine, I just couldn't pull the detent out of the junk.
>
> Why are you looking at a 30 amp continuous power supply for a 100 watt
> radio?
>
> Are you firm on using a switching supply? I know they are cheaper and
> lighter in weight then the linear variety.
>
> The one you are looking at cost $170 at DX Engineering.
>
> May I suggest power supplies from Astron which are all made in the good old
> USA and are fine products. I would buy Astron.
>
> Linear Supply:
> Astron RS-35
> 25 amps continuous
> 35 amps peak
> Internal voltage adjustment set at 13.8 from factory.
> Weight 27 pounds
> $176
>
> Switching:
> Astron SS-25
>
> 20 amps continuous
> 25 amps peak.
> No voltage adjustment
> Internal cooling fan
> $120
>
> Astron SS-30
> 25 amps continuous
> 30 amps peak.
> No voltage adjustment
> Internal cooling fan
> $130
>
> The above prices are from DX Engineering
> dxengineering.com
>
> Currently there is free shipping so you wouldn't have to pay a big shipping
> price on the 27 pound linear if you chose that one.
>
> Personally, I would buy linear supplies as they are simpler and probably
> more reliable. Just my opinion.
>
> Of course, they are heavier and larger than their switching counterparts.
>
> I hope this is helpful.
>
> Howard #3
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Pearson" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 5:13 PM
> Subject: Re: ps product question
>
>
>> Hello Steve, and all:
>>
>> The "detent" question is asked so that it's fairly easy not to over-feed
>> the transceiver.
>>
>> If my questions seem a bit "naive", I'ts because I have never had to deal
>> with a ps of any kind before, and was wondering what experience(s)
>> otherson
>> this list may have with this model.
>>
>> I apologize for any "screwy" symbols that appear im my list messages. I
>> always "proof" them before posting, and they don't appear until received.
>>
>> I wish that I knew how to get rid of them.
>>
>> Truly yours,
>>
>>
>>
>> David S. Pearson-wa4dsp
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Steve Forst
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 3:32 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: ps product question
>>
>> I think this is a variable voltage supply and he wants to know if the
>> knob to set voltage has a detent that can be felt at 13.8 volts. I
>> don't know the answer, but I think that is the question.
>>
>> 73, Steve KW3A
>>
>> On 2/12/2014 11:35 AM, Howard, W A 9 Y B W wrote:
>>> David,
>>>
>>> I didn't understand what you wanted to know was easy in relation to
>>> accessibility for the blind as your message was full of those =
>>> characters.
>>>
>>> Other than the meter, what would need to be blind accessible on a power
>>> supply?
>>>
>>> Howard #3
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "David Pearson" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 9:23 AM
>>> Subject: ps product question
>>>
>>>
>>>> Howdy:
>>>>
>>>> Does anyone on this list have any experience with the Daiwa ss330w =
>>>> switching power supply, and if so, would you recommend it for a blind =
>>>> ham? I know that it has front panel meters(which I don=E2=80=99t care =
>>>> about), but does it have a relatively easy-to-use =
>>>> =E2=80=9Cdetent=E2=80=9D at 13.8 volts?
>>>>
>>>> I am looking to power a 100 watt transceiver, and the eham reviews of =
>>>> this product are generally quite favorable, but I thought that I would =
>>>> try another source.
>>>>
>>>> 73,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> David S. Pearson-wa4dsp
>>>
>>>
>>>
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