[Elecraft] Possible power supply option for the KX3

[Vic Rosenthal]

I would not use a supply that was not designed/marketed specifically for radio use. RFI could be awful.

Vic, K2VCO

On Jun 18, 2012, at 7:09 PM, Ronald Nutter <ron.nutter at networkref.com> wrote:

> In doing some research for a possible portable power supply for the KX3, 
> I found this option at a local Fry's that I am near while working an out 
> of state client -
> 
> http://www.frys.com/product/5872563?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
> 
> $30 for a 5.8 Amp power supply.  It comes with a Cigarette lighter plug 
> receptacle for the DC side.  While waiting for the delivery of my KX3, I 
> am thinking about either building a power cord for the KX3 that 
> terminates into a cigarette lighter plug or cut over the receptacle on 
> the power supply and use Anderson powerpole connectors.
> 
> In the mean time, wanted to let others know about this as a possible 
> option.  What I like about this particular one is that it is reasonably 
> compact and the max load presented by the KX3 only uses about 50% of the 
> power supply's rating.
> 
> Hope this helps someone,
> Ron
> KA4KYI
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