Bill, Just added an Astron VS-35M to the shack after nearly 20 years with a RS-35m which is still working like new. I went with the variable supply so I could dial up the output voltage to meet charge requirements for a 12V gel cell. I wouldn't go to any switchers for fixed service if I could avoid it. The Astron linear is hard to beat - simple, quiet (in db's and rf) and heavy. Good switchers are fine I'm sure but when I looked around online I saw a lot more variability on opinions and experiences with switchers. Astron is highest rated overall and reasonably priced for a 20+ year service life.
73, Jack - WE5ST ________________________________ From: Bill <b...@w2blc.net> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Mon, June 11, 2012 6:38:34 PM Subject: [Elecraft] OT: Popular power supply query Time has come to purchase a new power supply - the 33 year old Astron has passed on. What are the popular and reliable supplies being used these days? If there are some to seriously stay away from, please so state. Thanks, Bill W2BLC -- IN GOD I TRUST (but, NOT a single politician) ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
