[Elecraft] K4 Power Supply Recommendation

[john at kk9a.com]

I also have a Powerwerx SS30DV but I just use it only when I travel to  
the caribbean with my K3S. I home I use an Astron 70 amp linear power  
supply. This is obviously oversized but it was in my shack for a  
decades before buying an Elecraft transceiver. If weight is not an  
issue I would look at the Astron linear power supplies.

John KK9A



John Shingara WB3EYB wrote:

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