Well, I see that David says it's quiet at RF- "Its very small, quiet - both physical and appears to be on RF too"
I only see a 14A PS from Jetstream that's the same size- is that what you tested? And since W&S rebranded it, they may have changed other characteristics, too. It'd be interesting to see how the W&S unit did on a test bench, since it does look attractive. I've had reliability problems with the MFJ-4125, although the unit appears to be robust now, after two trips to MFJ, and some rework by myself. But I tend to work it hard, DXpedition and contest RTTY. BTW, I have found that not all equipment is more expensive in the UK. I have a TH-D7E that was cheaper in the UK (and had bandpass filters for the 430-440 satellite band, instead of 440-450). You just have to shop carefully. 73, doug M0BPI at times Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:36:30 -0600 From: dave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'd be interested in hearing if that unit has RFI problems. I had one that looked identical to that, with the brand "Jetstream" on it, on a spectrum analyzer a day or two ago. Appeared to produce lots of RF hash. Might be OK across a battery, but looked really bad by itself (hash at -80 dBm or so). The hash was riding the power cord as well as the output terminals. Did not do a through check, not enough time, just a quick look. Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote: > It's about the same size at the MFJ-4125, and W&S may have a better > reputation than MFJ. > It does look like a nice piece of kit, but what kind of warranty > coverage does W&S give to non-resident purchasers? > > The price is very good, in fact, especially if W&S will do the required > paper work for a VAT refund. > > 73, doug > > Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:58:35 +0000 > From: "David Ferrington, M0XDF" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > On the PSU - why not buy one here (I guess exchange rate might be an issue), > I'm using a Watson Power-Mite, purchased from Walters & Stanton (Watson is > their kit) > > http://www.wsplc.com/acatalog/Watson_Mains_Power_Supplies.html > should be the first item on that page > > Its very small, quiet - both physical and appears to be on RF too > Has switchable input voltage, so when you take it back it will work - it > should work in any country I would have thought. > A few nice features: > * uses a standard power cord with 'normal' PC style 3 pin - just take the > right cord for the country (anyone know right code for that kind of plug). > > * fan can run in auto mode or permanent on, it didn't come on much when I > used it with my FT-857 in the summer. > > * short-circuit and over-voltage protection > > * adjustable voltage, so if you don't really need another supply at home, > use it on the bench etc. > > since you're staying with family, have it delivered to them or get them to > purchase for you, W&S have a shop in the Midlands and Scotland too. > > > I haven't used the Alinco one, but it has an adjustment to compensate for > the RF it produces. > > > On 30/11/07 03:00, "Mike Geddes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: > > 2) Suggestions for a nice portable 20a > > switching power supply? I am looking for a smaller unit I can include in > > the case with the radio. And it must have 110/220v power options. I saw an > > Alinco that seemed to fit the bill. I welcome your ideas. > > -- > All the world's a stage and most of us are desperately unrehearsed. > -Sean O'Casey, playwright (1880-1964) > > > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > 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 > > > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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