[Icom] Power Supply options

[Stephen P. Branca]

Dana no way will that power supply 20 amps continuous  maybe the rs30 will,
I have the 30 amp one here and only push it to 18 amps if all the thngs
connected to it came on at the same time the pass trasistors are at the
limit at 30 amps or even lil less and you will find the same on the 20 amp
job.
Steve K2SB
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dana Hoggatt" <muck@mdbs.com>
To: <icom@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2002 16:24
Subject: Re: [Icom] Power Supply options


> The Astron RS-20 can provide 16 amps continuously, and 20 amps
> intermittently, as per the public specs on:
>
> http://www.astroncorp.com/linear.shtml
>
> If you lean on the power supply too hard, it will shut down.
>
> The IC-756-PRO can require as much as 23 amps on transmit, as
> per the specs on:
>
> http://www.icomamerica.com/amateur/hf/ic756pro.html
>
> This clearly exceeds the rating on the power supply.
>
> Many people get away with using an under rated power supply,
> if you are one of those, then you are fortunate.  Most people
> are not that lucky.  Mode and duty cycle have a lot to do with
> your chances for success.
>
> The IC-746 FAQ has a lengthy section devoted to this topic
> if you'd like more information.  Please, if it is inadequate,
> unclear, or incorrect; drop me a line and let me know.  I'm
> always eager to improve the information.
>
>
> Dana, KB9SSS
>
>
>
> On Jul 1,  5:27pm, Chris BONDE wrote:
> } Subject: Re: [Icom] Power Supply options
> }
> } At 09:48 AM 2002-07-01 -0500, you wrote:
> } >On Jun 30, 11:44pm, "Victor Gruet" wrote:
> } >}
> } >} Hello to All!
> } >} Sometime ago there was a discussion on clean switching power supplies
for
> } >} ICOM 706 rigs. What brands/models are these, aside from ICOM?
> } >} Thanks in advance.
> } >
> } >         Power supplies to avoid (via testimonial):
> } >
> } >                 Astron   RS-20     - overloads too easily
> }
> } I have an Astron RS-20M.  It works OK as far as I know with the 756P
> }
> } Chris opr VE7HCB
>
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