The Iota supplies look and act pretty much identical to the Duracomm DPS
series models best I can tell. I have a few 45, 55, and 75 amp models with
no failures to date. I was a little leary when I first started buying the
Iota units because most of their literature seems to imply that they are
more oriented toward battery charging, specifically RV/marine uses, but I've
found no reason to consider them unworthy for radio service. The Iota units
seem to be available for less cost than the equivalent Duracomm units.
On a somewhat related note, Duracomm got onto my $h!+ list a few months ago.
I had two older PS-75 power supplies that had failed, one due to poor
connection of the wire inserted into the compression terminal which resulted
in overheating and meltdown of the molded plastic piece surround it, and
another due to a shorted rectifier. Duracomm wouldn't repair either,
stating that they were no longer supported, and they wouldn't provide
schematics either. I shelved the former, and fixed the latter myself. The
PS series Duracomm power supplies were designed and manufactured by Todd
Engineering, not Iota, IIRC.
--- Jeff
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From: [email protected]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard
Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2007 9:12 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] IOTA Power Supplies
In my opinion, they are very good quality power supplies. I am using the
DLS-15 as a four stage charger for my home shack's batteries, and in the
year and a half I've owned it, I have had no problems at all.
Richard, N7TGB
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From: [email protected]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Andrew
Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2007 5:46 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] IOTA Power Supplies
Has anybody had experience with switching power supplies from IOTA
Engineering? I am looking at their DLS-90 90amp model. They seem to be
worth the money. A lot cheaper than the fancy samlex supplies.
Pros/Cons?
Andy KC2GOW
http://www.sirepeat <http://www.sirepeater.com> er.com
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