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 >>> >