[Elecraft] Power supply for KS

[Rick Bates, NK7I]

Simply verify that the panel voltage is the same was what a known meter 
reads at the output, adjust the front panel meter as required.  (Most 
panel displays are off or simply not as accurate.)  Then one can use a 
permanent marker to place a line on the meter display, off the tip of 
the needle to quickly see any variance (in time, you'll squint less).

Rick NK7I


On 4/20/2020 1:10 PM, John Simmons wrote:
> The same supply is sold under the DURACOMM name. I believe there is a 
> pot accessible through a hole in the case to adjust the voltage.
>
> My $0.02: I prefer supplies that are in a desktop case with meters for 
> current and voltage. The meters give me peace of mind and add 
> information and ambience to the ham shack. The Astron SS series seems 
> to be good.
>
> -de John NI0K
>
> Richard Donner wrote on 4/20/2020 2:59 PM:
>> Hi Ken
>> Thanks for the info.
>> I am  not in a rush yet.   I noticed that the voltage is 13.4.. Maybe a
>> little higher might be better.  Not sure on the last point.
>> I will check what else they make
>> TU   73
>> Richard
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Apr 20, 2020 at 12:51 PM Ken Winterling <wa2lbi at gmail.com> 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Richard,
>>>
>>> I use an IOTA DLS-55 SMPS power supply (
>>> https://www.iotaengineering.com/dls55.htm).  It provides 55 amps, 
>>> doesn’t
>>> produce RFI, is audibly quiet, and rugged.  The dimensions are 9.7" 
>>> x 6.7"
>>> x 3.4" and the weight is 5.0 lbs.  Mine is on 24/7/365.  IOTA also 
>>> makes
>>> them in other output voltages and currents.
>>>
>>> Ken
>>> WA2LBI
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, Apr 20, 2020 at 15:21 Richard Donner <richarddnnr2 at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I need  to get a new power supply for my upcoming K4 and accessories
>>>> before
>>>> my present 40 year old supply goes belly up.
>>>> I want reliability and no fussing , fixing or modifying things. Any
>>>> recommendations.
>>>> I heard that some of the old brands are not what they used to be.
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Richard   wa6kyr
>>>>
>>> -- 
>>>
>>> Ken
>>> WA2LBI
>>>
>>> Sent from one of my mobile devices
>>>
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