I have an RS-20 but use an RS-35M dedicated to my K3. I have it and my SteppIR controller plugged into an APC 700VA UPS (from http://www.refurbups.com/ ) to prevent loss of AC power from adversely affecting the radio.
I leave both the UPS and RS-35M on and turn off the K3 with the front panel switch. Both are on a shelf under the table. Jim N7US -----Original Message----- All, Please be advised that Astron supplies are generally over rated. The RS-20 is rated at 20A peak and 16A continuous. It is more like 12 -14 continuous. I have seen people try to use them at their "continuous" ratings, only to have them fail. The heat sinking is just not there. Be careful when using any of the supplies at their top ratings. If you need to use one at rated, then put a good fan on the heat sink. 73 K1NR ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
