[Elecraft] Which PS for K2/100, linear or switcher?

Hank Kohl K8DD k8dd at arrl.net
Mon Feb 27 10:29:26 EST 2006


Darwin, Keith wrote:
> My plans to get a K2/100 continue full speed ahead.  Omni V.9 is up on
> e-bay and I'm in the process of getting my ducks in a row before I pull
> the trigger and commit to a particular rig (new or used is TBD).
>  
> But what about the PS?  Which one should I get?  Should I go with the
> less costly Astron 25 amp switcher or the more traditional Astron 35 amp
> linear?
>  
> Or is there some other power supply I should be looking at?
>  
> - Keith -

Keith ....

I'd say if you are going portable a lot, a switching power supply.
If you are going to stay home and never roam, a traditional heavy power 
supply.

I have several switching power supplies (Samlex SEC 1223) for travel and 
on the
operating desk there is a 50 amp Astron.

72  73    Hank    K8DD



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