Re: [Elecraft] Switching vs Linear Power Supplies

2007-11-01 Thread ae6gc
: Frank MacDonell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Jack Regan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 1, 2007 2:08:35 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Switching vs Linear Power Supplies Jack - After the research..What are you replacing the Astron with? FJM KD8FIP On 10/3/07, Jack R

RE: [Elecraft] Switching vs Linear Power Supplies

2007-10-04 Thread Brett gazdzinski
One more thing that might come into play, some of the old non switching power supplies were very robust, in that they could take a lightning hit and laugh at it, while switching supplies would fry. The big transformer protects things somewhat... I have some fero resonant power supplies that are

Re: [Elecraft] Switching vs Linear Power Supplies

2007-10-03 Thread ae6gc
Thanks to all who answered so quickly! I have all the info I need to make a decision now! Jack, AE6GC PS. I will probalbly sell the Astron 70M when I get my new, light weight, small, quiet, switching power supply. J ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to

Re: [Elecraft] Switching vs Linear Power Supplies

2007-10-03 Thread Clark B. Wierda
Jack Regan wrote: > I am moving my shack to a new location and was considering repacing my Astron > 70M (70 amps with meters)with something smaller. > > I saw some small switching supplies that seemed to do what I wanted but they > all have fans. The last thing I want is more noise in my shack

Re: [Elecraft] Switching vs Linear Power Supplies

2007-10-03 Thread Joseph Reed
operating position. Your mileage may vary depending on how close you place it. Joe N9JR - Original Message From: Jack Regan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, October 3, 2007 9:08:47 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Switching vs Linear Power Supplies I am movi

[Elecraft] Switching vs Linear Power Supplies

2007-10-03 Thread Jack Regan
I am moving my shack to a new location and was considering repacing my Astron 70M (70 amps with meters)with something smaller. I saw some small switching supplies that seemed to do what I wanted but they all have fans. The last thing I want is more noise in my shack. Anyway, is there any adva