Well, John, let me know what you ultimately do, and I'll do the same
here.
73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 10:32 PM
Subject: Re: recommendations for switching power supply for TS480
>I agree, that's why I like the samlex though, the best of both worlds. I'll
> have to find an excuse to try 1 of these jetstream power supplies though,
> they sound good. Maybe since my 900 MHz radio is setup not to ever shut
> off,
> when I get the base really up and going I'll put it on it's own power
> supply
> so I can shut it down that way, hmmm, what a good one. I'll remember that
> when I have money.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 10:18 PM
> Subject: Re: recommendations for switching power supply for TS480
>
>
>> Ok, John, thanks.
>>
>> I don't mind paying a bit more money for a good switching power supply if
>> it's going to mean better results on down the road.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 7:47 PM
>> Subject: Re: recommendations for switching power supply for TS480
>>
>>
>>>I would opt for the samlex 1223 as well. that's what I have in my go kit
>>>and
>>> it's light, quiet, runs real cool, it's just a nice power supply all
>>> around.
>>> Other than that, they're considerably more money, but I'd look at an
>>> astron
>>> probably.
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 7:32 PM
>>> Subject: recommendations for switching power supply for TS480
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi, all.
>>>>
>>>> Well, folks, I think that, due to a number of concerns and issues, I'm
>>>> leaning toward purchasing the Kenwood TS480 as my HF rig of choice for
>>>> the
>>>> motor home.
>>>>
>>>> Can anyone recommend a good quiet switching power supply for that rig?
>>>>
>>>> I have been corresponding with Kevin (K7RX), and he suggests the Samlex
>>>> 1223, but I can't seem to find it available anywhere, unless I'm just
>>>> looking in the wrong places.
>>>>
>>>> I have an MFJ 4125 22-25 amp supply that I have used before, although
>>>> it
>>>> seems somewhat noisy on parts of the HF band spectrum, and also has a
>>>> rather
>>>> loud fan.
>>>>
>>>> If you have recommendations, could you give me approximate prices too?
>>>>
>>>> I think I might go for a slightly larger supply for the TS480, so maybe
>>>> a
>>>> 35-amper would be the most practical.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks as always, and 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>
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