Tony, I am not sure about the MSF-5000 but the MSR-2000 requires well filtered and regulated 9 and 12 volt supplies for the RF deck and control shelf while the PA has its own high current 14 volt supply. Some MSF-5000 models require 24-28 volts for the PA depending on power output. You would be hard pressed to fulfill the various supply voltages with the Astron.
The cabinet and frame of both stations are similar and are designed for stacking through the use of the two auxiliary bolts that fasten the bottom plate of one cabinet to the top plate of the other. Bill, WA8WG ----- Original Message ----- From: <kt...@ameritech.net> To: <Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 1:31 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Astron Rack Power Supplies or Motorola for new project > Hi everyone, I just picked up a MSR2000 and MSF5000 recently. I'm > wondering what the group thinks about using an Astron PS in place of the > Moto back-breaker (sorry, mine still hurts) that came with these units? > > I've never seen a Moto fail, but for consolidating these two into a taller > cabinet, would it make sense? I know it depends on the current > consumption, but for a 40W station and a remote receiver application I'd > hate to add 80lbs or more. > > What about "how old is too old" for a Moto PS (specifically the MSR2K > unit)? > > Thanks, > Tony > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
