[Elecraft] Power Supply?

[Jim McDonald]

I have an RS-20 but use an RS-35M dedicated to my K3.  I have it and my
SteppIR controller plugged into an APC 700VA UPS (from
http://www.refurbups.com/ ) to prevent loss of AC power from adversely
affecting the radio.

I leave both the UPS and RS-35M on and turn off the K3 with the front panel
switch.  Both are on a shelf under the table.

Jim N7US



-----Original Message-----

All,

   Please be advised that Astron supplies are generally
over rated.  The RS-20 is rated at 20A peak and 16A
continuous.  It is more like 12 -14 continuous.  I have
seen people try to use them at their "continuous" ratings,
only to have them fail.  The heat sinking is just not
there.  Be careful when using any of the supplies at their
top ratings.  If you need to use one at rated, then put a
good fan on the heat sink.  


73
K1NR