[Elecraft] PS Comparison: Powerwerz SS-30DV vs. MFJ-4230MVP

[Logan R Zintsmaster]

I have both. Internally, the main circuit card is the same in both supplies.  Hence, the similar packaging and form factor.  There are places on the main board for different options, like the metering, voltage adjustment, etc. and that’s how they get the different models and brands.  I’ve had no noise problems with either one.  I have replaced a couple of fans on my Powerwerx supplies. 

Logan, KZ6O 

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> On Mar 14, 2019, at 9:07 AM, EricJ <eric.csuf at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I've had the SPS-30DM for 7 or 8 years. I use it to power a K2/10 and K2/100 plus all the external accessories. Quiet, absolutely solid as a brick. It replaced an old Astron RM-20A which would make a nice foot warmer and massager. Very happy the the SPS and Powerwerx in general. I buy nearly all my 12v power connectors from them.
> 
> Eric KE6US
> 
>> On 3/13/2019 8:38 PM, Pete Spotts wrote:
>> Hi Bob,
>> 
>> I have a Powerwerx supply, but my model is the SPS-30DM. Variable voltage, useful digital meter displaying voltage and current, and I've had no noise problems with it. It's another $50 above the SS-30DV's price, but I have no doubt noise will not be an issue with the model you listed.
>> 
>> With best regards,
>> 
>> Pete
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>>> On 3/13/19 11:08 AM, krug261--- via Elecraft wrote:
>>> Greetings all,
>>> I am in the market for a compact power supply. The fact that Elecraft suggests/sells a third-party unit (SS-30DV) provides an automatic sense of comfort. However, always trying to complicate life I was also looking at the MFJ-4230MVP. Same dimensions, weight, power connections. I do like the variable voltage control on the MFJ. Not sure why I would need it, but seems useful.
>>> I doubt if anyone has BOTH units, but even your impressions of either of them would be very helpful.
>>> Thanks and 73, Bob KA2TQVKX3 #9842
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