[Elecraft] K4 Power Supply Recommendation

[Wes]

Congratulations on your return.  As do many, I've used an Astron RM-35 for 
years, have done the floating battery thing, but now use an Astron SS-25. The 
latter out of an interest in efficiency.

Wes  N7WS


On 10/5/2020 7:07 AM, John Shingara 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.
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> 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.
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> Since my father has passed and I inherited his call sign my wife is being very gracious in allowing me to splurge on this hobby that I have only recently taken back up in remembrance of my SK father.  Help me spend some money while the wallet is open.
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> My antennas are a Butternut HV 9v vertical, and 3 alpha delta 1/2 wave wire dipoles  80, 40, and 20 meters.
>
> Thanks!
> John
> WB3EYB
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> Sent from my iPad
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