[Elecraft] K4 Power Supply Recommendation

[Bayard Coolidge, N1HO]

 The power system for my K3/P3 consists of a large SLA AGM battery that is float-charged froma West Mountain Radio PGS-40 and an Astron RS-25, which I adjusted to 14.2V to accommodatethe drop through the wiring, the PGS-40 and the RigRunner. This has kept things very quiet for me,and also keeps me on the air through any AC power interruptions, and I use it at both my primaryQTH in south Florida as well as my summer residence in western NC. This should fit your budget.
73,
Bayard R. "Brandy" Coolidge, N1HO
   

----- Original Message -----
From: John Shingara (lurch104 at gmail.com)
Date: 10/05/20 10:09
To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K4 Power Supply Recommendation

Hello everyone!

Like most here I am waiting for my K4.  Currently I am running the Power Werx SS30DV from the Elecraft site for my KX3 and Kxpa100.  I was planning on buying another for the K4 but thought I would ask opinions first.  I am assembling my first real HF station and going the cry once route.  I would rather pay a bit more up front and get something solid rather than saving a few bucks now only to upgrade later.  

Given what I intend to spend on the K4, I don’t want to skimp on its PS if spending a bit more will improve performance.  My budget is let’s say $500 and my question is would buying a bigger switching or linear PS for the K4 make sense?  My KX3 PS has caused me no issues and if that is the way to go I am groovy.  


Thanks!
John
WB3EYB


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