[amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu 847 power supply -linear vs. switching

2011-02-18 Thread Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
My preference is for big linear supplies but perhaps I'm just an old fogey that prefers traditional design. On 18-Feb-11 18:44, zach hillerson wrote: I purchased a Yaesu 847 for both satellite and HF work. Since this is my 1st base-style transceiver I am now in need of a power supply. I was

[amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu 847 power supply -linear vs. switching

2011-02-18 Thread tosca005
On Feb 18 2011, zach hillerson wrote: I purchased a Yaesu 847 for both satellite and HF work.  Since this is my 1st base-style transceiver I am now in need of a power supply.  I was originally considering the Astron RS35M and am curious if linear or  switching is the proper choice?  Is there