[Elecraft] Astron RS-20 or 35?

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

The smart thing to do with these supplies is to get them OFF of the desk! 

They have significant AC magnetic fields that can cause all sorts of odd
behavior in various pieces of equipment, including the K2, unless they are
at least several inches away from the other equipment. 

Setting a K2 too close to one will produce hum on the signal, caused by the
AC field frequency-modulating one or both oscillators in the K2. I had that
experience. There has been other odd behavior reported that went away when
the power supply was moved. 

My Astron now sits on a small stool (one of those inexpensive plastic
'step-stools') under my small operating desk. Saves LOTS of space, avoids
hum issues, and I can reach the front panel switch easily while sitting at
the operating desk.

Ron AC7AC
K2 # 1289

In a message dated 5/3/2003 7:08:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
wb8rcr@arrl.net 
writes:

> Of course, there is a size issue, too.  The bigger Astrons are not
> only bigger, they are also heavier.  They could pose a problem for 
> desk space, and they do weigh a few pounds, as well.  If your 
> operating table is a little flimsy, it's introduction to an RS-35 
> could be a bit of a surprise!
> 
>