[Repeater-Builder] Re: Power Supply for Repeater

2009-06-09 Thread aa4ji
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Dan"  wrote:
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> --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "agrimm0034"  wrote:
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> > GMRS home brewed repeater with a 25 watt maxtrac receiving and the transmit 
> > radio is a m1225 40 watt. The power supply on it now is around 6 amps and 
> > will not handle the load when radio transmits. Can anyone give me a 
> > approximate amp power supply I need. I found how to build a 10 amp power 
> > supply but I'm still not sure that will be enough.
> >
> 
> I would go for something in the 12-15 amp range. That way you have plenty of 
> amps and the supply doesnt have to run at full load all the time.
>
I have a Astron RS-20 for $45 plus actual shipping cost UPS. A good choice for 
your need. Larry



[Repeater-Builder] Re: Power Supply for Repeater

2009-06-07 Thread Dan
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "agrimm0034"  wrote:
>
> GMRS home brewed repeater with a 25 watt maxtrac receiving and the transmit 
> radio is a m1225 40 watt. The power supply on it now is around 6 amps and 
> will not handle the load when radio transmits. Can anyone give me a 
> approximate amp power supply I need. I found how to build a 10 amp power 
> supply but I'm still not sure that will be enough.
>

I would go for something in the 12-15 amp range. That way you have plenty of 
amps and the supply doesnt have to run at full load all the time.