Well, I happen to run my HF,VHF,UHF rigs on two power supplies that I stripped
off two Computers and it does put out falwlessly. No worries on spending so
much Money on expensive 16-20 amp power supplies. I think they are overpriced,
just like some of them rigs out there.
Make sure that thePower supplies provide at enough amps at 12 volts. I dont
know if it would provide enough juice for your repeater application (if it is
for a repeater). Carefuly read the power output label on the device itself so
that you can wire the rig correctly, this way you get the most amp and voltage
and use a Multimeter to measure power.
By no means I am trying to assure you that a PC power supply will meet your
power needs but for me, it server its purpose. Saves me Money and they work.
E-mail me if you need to know which wires will allow for the power supply to
run without a connection to a motherboard.KI6LNX
73'S
HASTA LA PROXIMA
----- Original Message ----
From: "Gmail - Kevin, Natalia, Stacey & Rochelle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, August 3, 2008 9:04:40 AM
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Power Supply from a PC. Slightly OT
Hi All,
This request is slightly OT but still for Amateur and possible Repeater use.
I read an artical about using a PC power supply as a 12 and 5 volt/ high amp
atable power supply for the bench.
Looking over the specs it looks good for 12v at 19A and 5v at over 30A. Was
interested and due to the size of the PC power supply takes up a lot less room
on the bench then my standard Ham power unit.
Before I go and use one of these (Have a couple of spares), I would like to
know if anyone has already tried this, and if so what problems has it caused?
Being a switch-mode is it very nosiey on HF or even the upper bands?
Thanks
Kevin.
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