[Elecraft] OT - American hamming in UK

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

On the PSU - why not buy one here (I guess exchange rate might be an issue),
I'm using a Watson Power-Mite, purchased from Walters & Stanton (Watson is
their kit)

http://www.wsplc.com/acatalog/Watson_Mains_Power_Supplies.html
should be the first item on that page

Its very small, quiet - both physical and appears to be on RF too
Has switchable input voltage, so when you take it back it will work - it
should work in any country I would have thought.
A few nice features:
* uses a standard power cord with 'normal' PC style 3 pin - just take the
right cord for the country (anyone know right code for that kind of plug).

* fan can run in auto mode or permanent on, it didn't come on much when I
used it with my FT-857 in the summer.

* short-circuit and  over-voltage protection

* adjustable voltage, so if you don't really need another supply at home,
use it on the bench etc.

since you're staying with family, have it delivered to them or get them to
purchase for you, W&S have a shop in the Midlands and Scotland too.


I haven't used the Alinco one, but it has an adjustment to compensate for
the RF it produces.


On 30/11/07 03:00, "Mike Geddes" <geddes at tampabay.rr.com> sent:

 2) Suggestions for a nice portable 20a
> switching power supply?  I am looking for a smaller unit I can include in
> the case with the radio. And it must have 110/220v power options.  I saw an
> Alinco that seemed to fit the bill. I welcome your ideas.

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