[Elecraft] Linear PS Recommendations

[Bob Nielsen]

Since the KPA500 has its own linear supply, you probably don't need much 
more than 20 amp capability. I have used an Astron RS-20 for the past 35 
years but I would probably go for the RS-35 or RS-50 if I was getting 
another one.

73, Bob N7XY

On 7/20/16 5:57 PM, Clay Autery wrote:
> I am looking for recommendations for a linear power supply to power my shack.
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> Right this minute I need one just for my K3s and P3, but at some point will be adding a KPA500, KAT500, dual monitors, etc.  Also, looking at building a dummy battery to run my laptop off the shack supply (11.1VDC, so a linear reg built into the dummy).
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> I will have plenty of power soon...  40 Amp 220 VAC sub-panel going in with 8 x 20A 120, 1x 15Amp 220, 1 x 20A 220 (yes, I know the sub branches total more than the sub-IN...  total up the breakers in your main service).   The wiring is such that I can up it to 60 Amps if/when I "need" it.
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> I just can't deal with this SMPS anymore... Ran one net on battery power and it was like a different world.  At some point, I will run on batteries 100%, but will still need a nice quiet hoss of a linear to feed the charge controller(s).
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> 73,
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