Re: [Elecraft] Small power supply for a K1

2007-11-12 Thread Bob Nielsen
I use a MFJ-4103 for traveling with my K2. The output is fixed and isn't enough to charge the battery, but it is small and lightweight. I haven't noticed any switching noise. 73, Bob N7XY On Nov 12, 2007, at 9:19 AM, Norm Klieman wrote: Hi -I just bought a used K1 and am looking for a

Re: [Elecraft] Small power supply for a K1

2007-11-12 Thread David Wilburn
www.gammaresearch.net - David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW K2 S/N 5982 On Mon, 2007-11-12 at 09:19 -0800, Norm Klieman wrote: Hi -I just bought a used K1 and am looking for a small power supply or wall wart that I can use with it, especially if I travel. Does anyone have an

RE: [Elecraft] Small power supply for a K1

2007-11-12 Thread Craig Rairdin
The K1 doesn't require much. I have a little 3A 13.8V power supply from Radio Shack that has both terminals and a cigarette lighter jack that I can use for the K1 and a variety of other devices that I normally run in the car. I made my K1 power cable with a cigarette lighter plug so I can power it

Re: [Elecraft] Small power supply for a K1

2007-11-12 Thread Don Wilhelm
I do not have specific suggestions and you have already received several that are workable, but I would caution about using a wall wart with any gear. Most wall wart supplies are not regulated and have a no-load output voltage well above the voltage marked on the case. I have several '12

Re: [Elecraft] Small power supply for a K1

2007-11-12 Thread Tony Morgan
Also you might check out the CUP36 at this link: http://www.mtechnologies.com/cup/ 73, Tony W7GO Norm Klieman wrote: Hi -I just bought a used K1 and am looking for a small power supply or wall wart that I can use with it, especially if I travel. Does anyone have an suggestions? Or, if you

Re: [Elecraft] Small power supply for a K1

2007-11-12 Thread Gil Stacy
Tony, I have a CUP36 from the site you mentioned. I would not recommend the unit. I bought one when I built my KX1 (#53) and it is a noise machine. I would inquire first if it has been improved over the past few years. If it hasn't, I'd leave it alone. The previously mentioned 3 amp unit from