[Elecraft] K3 - what power supply are you using?

Mike nf4l at nf4l.com
Thu Oct 11 08:37:38 EDT 2012


Bill,

If the Astron is toast, it's a pretty simple circuit to repair (if parts 
can be found). I'd either fix it or replace it with one from the same 
litter.

73, Mike

On 10/11/12 7:09 AM, Bill wrote:
> I am about to replace my 35 year old Astron 35 amp supply. The choices
> are switchers or analog and 20 or 35 amp. The supply will ONLY be used
> for the K3. Everything else in the shack is on a different supply.
> Questions:
>
> Are the 20 amp supplies enough power for the K3?
> Are switchers any good or is their track record poor for life and noise?
> Should I consider anything other than Astron?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill W2BLC
>




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