Re: [BVARC] Power supply for home

be adding solar charging to the shack at the > farm. > > 73, > Mike KK5SC > > > > Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device > > > > Original message > From: K5BOU via BVARC > Date: 11/22/23 10:25 AM (GMT-06:00) > To: 'Rudolph Ackerman' , 'BR

Re: [BVARC] Power supply for home

Subject: Re: [BVARC] Power supply for home I use the Astron RS-50 A. Run 2 icom (7300 and 9700) + bunches of other stuff that need power/. I bought 50 A because sometimes both radios are transmitted simultaneously, and I always wonder what I will purchase next and worry about buying a new power

Re: [BVARC] Power supply for home

I use the Astron RS-50 A. Run 2 icom (7300 and 9700) + bunches of other stuff that need power/. I bought 50 A because sometimes both radios are transmitted simultaneously, and I always wonder what I will purchase next and worry about buying a new power supply. K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont

Re: [BVARC] Power Supply Repair

Thank you Phil! On Tue, Apr 25, 2023 at 2:40 PM Philip Bartash via BVARC wrote: > Give Alexander Suvorov a call: 281-854-5667 > > 73, > Phil > W2OZB > > "What I lack in copy skills, I make up with my poor sending technique" > > On Tue, Apr 25, 2023 at 2:32 PM Chuck Finnell via BVARC > wrote: >

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nutz! its 281-854-5657 On Tue, Apr 25, 2023 at 2:39 PM Philip Bartash wrote: > Give Alexander Suvorov a call: 281-854-5667 > > 73, > Phil > W2OZB > > "What I lack in copy skills, I make up with my poor sending technique" > > On Tue, Apr 25, 2023 at 2:32 PM Chuck Finnell via BVARC > wrote: >

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Give Alexander Suvorov a call: 281-854-5667 73, Phil W2OZB "What I lack in copy skills, I make up with my poor sending technique" On Tue, Apr 25, 2023 at 2:32 PM Chuck Finnell via BVARC wrote: > BVARC, > I am looking for suggestions for a power supply repair person/company here > in Houston,

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I use an MFJ 45A supply but replaced one of the fans with a quieter model. Gary K5AMH On August 11, 2021 1:39:46 AM Mark Brantana via BVARC wrote: I have been very happy with my MegaWatt 40 amp. Some small fan noise, though. I bet you will run into supply issues whatever you buy, so you might

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I have been very happy with my MegaWatt 40 amp. Some small fan noise, though. I bet you will run into supply issues whatever you buy, so you might want to get something on order soon. Mark N5PRD Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 9, 2021, at 8:13 PM, Gus Bernard via BVARC wrote: > >  > Those

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Thanks to everyone for their input, especially the little nugget about Dave Casler. Brent KI5JMF On Aug 9, 2021, at 8:17 PM, Gus Bernard via BVARC wrote: Oh, and that RS-12A also runs my Kenwood V71A VHF set - no problem. Picked it up used for $20. Gus On Mon, Aug 9, 2021 at 8:13 PM Gus

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Oh, and that RS-12A also runs my Kenwood V71A VHF set - no problem. Picked it up used for $20. Gus On Mon, Aug 9, 2021 at 8:13 PM Gus Bernard wrote: > Those Astron linears (RS Series) are bullet proof units that last > forever. I have an ages old RS-12A that powers all the ancillary

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Those Astron linears (RS Series) are bullet proof units that last forever. I have an ages old RS-12A that powers all the ancillary equipment on my desk. It just runs, quiet and RF noise-free! Gus K5GMB On Mon, Aug 9, 2021 at 8:07 PM Bruce via BVARC wrote: > I bought a small Astron RS-20A when

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I bought a small Astron RS-20A when I was first licensed in 1993 and keep it now for taking to field day or portable. I have been using an Astron RS-35A since around 1995 when I got into HF and was using 2 radios. It has enough power for an HF radio, satellite radio, the TNC,  and another 2m

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See, for example from Dave Casler, https://youtu.be/w4T_Q5gr41c However, I would suggest a 20-25A supply, in case you ever get your General and want to power a 100W HF set, along with everything else in your shack. Gus K5GMB On Mon, Aug 9, 2021 at 2:07 PM Brent Hetrick via BVARC wrote: > I’m

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All of my power supplies are Astron switching units with meters.  Two were purchased in 2003 for a DXpedition to Falkland Islands.  These have been hauled around on six more DXpeditions around the globe.  Since then I have purchased three more.  All are currently in use in my ham shack. 73,

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What Mike and Jeff said! 73 Phil W2OZB On Mon, Aug 9, 2021 at 3:44 PM Michael Amos via BVARC wrote: > > > I’ll second that one as well. I’ve got one that I run MY HF rig on as > well as the small amount of power it takes to run the SWR meter as well. > It works GREAT and is virtually noise

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I'll second that one as well. I've got one that I run MY HF rig on as well as the small amount of power it takes to run the SWR meter as well. It works GREAT and is virtually noise free. Mike - KG4NDS I like those too. I'd get a 25 amp, in case you want to use a 100w hf rig later. 25 amp

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I like those too. I'd get a 25 amp, in case you want to use a 100w hf rig later. 25 amp is sort of "standard". On Monday, August 9, 2021, 02:20:09 PM CDT, James Burrough via BVARC wrote: I have used the MFJ-4230 for years and have been very happy with it. About $100 from any of the

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I have used the MFJ-4230 for years and have been very happy with it. About $100 from any of the major ham equipment suppliers. On Monday, August 9, 2021, 02:07:13 PM CDT, Brent Hetrick via BVARC wrote: I’m a newbie looking for recommendations for a DC power supply for a dual band

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Buy one that is made for amateur radio. Astron are good units, but they can be had from MFJ, Samlex, etc. Just make sure it's "rated" for your use. Some manufacturers rate them by peak output, and others use continuous output. (Peak will be higher than continuous). R tends to run specials

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Brent, I have had excellent results using JetStream JTPS - 28. I have 2 and really like the fan control to reduce the fan noise. Roy - W5TKZ On Mon, Aug 9, 2021 at 2:07 PM Brent Hetrick via BVARC wrote: > I’m a newbie looking for recommendations for a DC power supply for a dual > band

Re: [BVARC] Power supply for Field Day

Allen, Have multiple 12 volt power supplies at the house but we are in Norfolk, Va. this week. I can call and tell you how how to get in and how to find them if you have time to run by my house. 73, Ralph Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 17, 2018, at 2:46 PM, Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC > wrote:

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I have one I can loan you it is a i5px by pyramid. JLK On Sun, Jun 17, 2018 at 2:20 PM, gmuller885--- via BVARC wrote: > Allen >Got you covered. Bringing a spare. MFJ 4245 and a Astron ss-50. Take > your pick. I will take the other. > > Gerald Muller *K9GEM* > > *gmuller...@aol.com * >

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Allen    Got you covered. Bringing a spare.  MFJ 4245 and a Astron ss-50.  Take your pick. I will take the other.   Gerald Muller K9GEM gmuller...@aol.com  In a message dated 6/17/2018 2:02:40 PM Central Standard Time, bvarc@bvarc.org writes:   Sorry, only have the one I bought down. On Sun,

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Sorry, only have the one I bought down. On Sun, Jun 17, 2018, 1:46 PM Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC wrote: > Hey guys, I need a 12VDC power supply for my K3 on Field Day. Anyone got a > spare to lend me? My linear supply is too big and heavy. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Allen R. Brier N5XZ > > 1515

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I'll bring an extra you you. Original message From: Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC Date: 6/17/18 13:46 (GMT-06:00) To: tdxs-l...@tdxs.net, bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: Allen Brier N5XZ Subject: [BVARC] Power supply for Field Day Hey guys, I need a 12VDC power supply for my K3 on Field

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, however, a great many electrons were terribly inconvenienced. From: BVARC <bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> on behalf of Gary Sitton via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 11:53 AM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Gary Sitton Subject

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Gayle: Another indispensable item for your shack is a 100 W., 50 Ohm dummy load. MFJ sells one for about $60 + tax and shipping (MFJ-262B, PL-259 connector) . This one is convection air cooled and will take 100 W. for about 10 Sec. continuous and is DC to 1 GHz 1:1 SWR. Get this one or one

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Gayle, What’s your SWR? If you’ve got hi SWR the output fold-back circuitry will reduce output. and you will only see full output in a key-down (CW) mode. Voice has a low duty factor so you would only see a low average power output in that circumstance. Larry From: Gayle Dotts via BVARC Sent:

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Thanks Gary, Working with it tonight...Home Depot run produced a volt-ohm meter per your suggestion. I'll run CW and investigate further. Was on the roof all afternoon with my antenna chasing down RF reported in my signals, glad to say I found the culprit and didn't fall off the roof. 73 Gayle

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Gayle...you asked aboutthe PS. Specs - Current out -- continuous 22 Amps at 13.8 Vdc Front Panel Adjustable Voltage (9-15 Vdc) 22A continuous is plenty for 100 W xcvr. Adjust the DC Volt knob for a reading of 13.8V on the meter. Maybe you are meassuring in the AM mode...bet your rig goes to 50

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Thanks will do. On Sat, Apr 8, 2017 at 7:27 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote: > You need to measure the voltage as I indicated with the rig in CW mode > into an antenna or whatever you used before when you measured the power > output. Now a cheap but accurate digital volt-ohm

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You need to measure the voltage as I indicated with the rig in CW mode into an antenna or whatever you used before when you measured the power output. Now a cheap but accurate digital volt-ohm meter will cost as little as $10. A small investment in your hobby I think. Gary, K5AMH Sent

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Gayle, As Gary suggested, measure the voltage right at the rig.after the fuses and even maybe inside the rear panel. Should be 13.5v + If not adjust the mfj for the correct voltage. Voltage drop over a looong power cord can be a culprit. GL.Rick. W5RH Sent from my i-Thingamajig >

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Gayle: Measure the actual under load (100 W. CW) voltage at the back of the FT-920. Faulty inline fuse holders or connectors, and wiring losses can cost you 1/2 v. or more. You need a full 13.5 to 13.8 VDC at the back. Since power to a R Ohm load is V*V/R, a relative power line voltage drop

Re: [BVARC] Power Supply for Overseas Use

Kevin, I took my two Astron SS25M units overseas. They have a switch for 110/220. You need a power strip with 220V plug. I got the European 220 plug (as used in UK) and wired it to an old power strip with 110 plug cut off. This setup was used in Falkland Islands and Malta. Some power

Re: [BVARC] Power Supply for Overseas Use

ARC Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2016 7:50 AM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Michael Monsour; Kevin Thornsberry Subject: Re: [BVARC] Power Supply for Overseas Use This is an interesting question... For 35 years I worked on equipment made in Australia and later France For a transfor

Re: [BVARC] Power Supply for Overseas Use

Elecraft now sells the PowerWerx switcher after recommending them to any who asked (I did when I ordered my K3), which has switched adjustment for 120/240 V input. Line Frequency is not relevant. This is an RF quiet PS and uses the IEC power cord which you would get locally (standard desktop

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Kevin, I lived in Germany 1989-91. I didn't find any problems using appropriate voltage transformers. Many power supplies now have a wide input range so you only need to get the correct plug for that area. The frequency difference might cause a problem with some time based devices. Have a