And even when the Astron linears fail, they are a cinch to repair.
On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 11:52 AM, Jerry Johnson <[email protected]>wrote: > I use two Astrons, an RS35M and a VS50M. Both have hum, but it's completely > lost in the computer fan noise so I don't notice it at all. > > Neither has a fan and both have run for 15 years with no problems. > > Jerry > W3JJJ / AAR3HB > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Tim Taylor > To: [email protected] > Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 10:54 AM > Subject: [FlexEdge] O/T - Need Power Supply Suggestions (Please Read > MyRequirments) > > > Hello Flexers, > I have searched the archives but I couldn't find what I was looking for. I > need a good power supply for my 5000A. > > I am currently using a MFJ 4245MV. It does a good job at its primary > function of providing power; however, after years of listening to the LOUD > fan, I am looking for something that will be silent. > > I know that many recommend the linear Astron supplies (RM20, RM30, RM70 > etc); however, I have no idea how quiet they are. > > My requirements: > 1. Its operation is SILENT!!!! > 2.Output voltage adjustable (at least between about 10 and 14 volts) > 3. Provides 30 to 40 amps output continuous > 4. Has no RF noise/hash within the Ham Bands > > > I could probably live with a fan that was temperature controlled and only > came on when the unit got hot. > > Any suggestions? > > 73, > Tim K8XS > > > _______________________________________________ > Flexedge mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexedge_flex-radio.biz > This is the FlexRadio Systems e-mail Reflector called FlexEdge. It is > used for posting topics related to SDR software development and > experimentalist who are using beta versions of the software. > _______________________________________________ > Flexedge mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexedge_flex-radio.biz > This is the FlexRadio Systems e-mail Reflector called FlexEdge. It is used > for posting topics related to SDR software development and experimentalist > who are using beta versions of the software. > _______________________________________________ Flexedge mailing list [email protected] http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexedge_flex-radio.biz This is the FlexRadio Systems e-mail Reflector called FlexEdge. It is used for posting topics related to SDR software development and experimentalist who are using beta versions of the software.
