Heh.... I think you're opening a can of worms with your question! My opinion is that if you get a good quality switcher (like a Samlex), it'll work fine. Some of the cheaper ones can emit rf noise, and that is why some people will not use them. Switchers are more energy efficient, lighter and at least as reliable as a linear supply. If it works for you, then great!
Richard, N7TGB -----Original Message----- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Andrew Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2005 10:20 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Why Linear For PS? Hello Again, Is there any reason that Linear (such as Astron) Power Supplies over Switching Supplies for Repeaters? The linears run hotter and are very heavy to lug to the site where as switchers have similiar capacity and are 10X lighter. I have been running a Samlex Switching Supply for about seven months and no trouble. Why does everyone worship the linear supplies? Andy KC2GOW 445.125 PL_141.3 Staten Island,NY Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
