Steve AA4AK asked: Is the Astron RS-35 series adequate to power the 100 watt version of the transceiver? (I'm sure it supplies enough current. I was wondering if the ripple and regulation are adequate.)
----------------------- As you suspected, it's way overkill! I use an Astron 20 to power the K2/100 and some other gear in the shack at the same time. You will normally draw closer to 15 or 16 amps, total, at 100 watts out. It varies with the band. Ripple and regulator are fine. The K2/100 has a 20 amp quick-blow fuse in the power line. With the fuse, I'd question the need for a circuit breaker or other protection. I certainly don't use any. Elecraft supplies the cable and connectors and in-line fuse with the KPA100 module. It uses Anderson Power-Pole connectors - 30 amp size for plenty of reserve capacity. Ron AC7AC _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
