[Icom] Found a problem.

Fri, 16 May 2003 12:26:36 -0400

I refuse to use switchers of any brand after (initially) using an Icom PS85 -
unbelievable crud from that thing confirmed by ARRL tests.  Yeah, I finally got
my $$ back after a *lot* of runarounds.  On this specific item, Icom was in
complete denial.  Dealing with computer switcher, etc. garbage causes enough
headaches without having to fix one running the radio too.

73,  Tom - WA2BPE

Keith Poindexter wrote:

> I have had several MFJ SMPS..They all have a clean output, which
> is more than I can say for the Astron SMPS I checked.
> Best 73 all.
> Keith   KO4SX
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Adam Farson" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 9:18 PM
> Subject: RE: [Icom] Found a problem.
>
> > Hi Frank,
> >
> > Some months ago, I had the occasion to post a short item about an SAS lad
> on
> > a deep-insertion mission in the Iraqi desert, using a PRC-316 (20W HF-SSB
> > manpack) to "get the message through". Now just imagine if this poor guy
> had
> > to tinker with his radio whilst taking fire from enemy irregulars.
> >
> > At least one can take comfort in the fact that the PRC-316 is the product
> of
> > a "real" radio manufacturer. Admittedly, HM Loyal Taxpayer probably paid
> > more for it than he would have for a bit of MFJ kit, though.
> >
> > Cheers for now, 73,
> > Adam VA7OJ/AB4OJ
> >
> >
> >
> > On Behalf Of Frank A. Ellis
> >
> > Hi Bill,
> >
> > << I have always believed that MFJ was one of the "true ham suppliers"  in
> > the "true spirit of hams", i.e. that you have to tinker with their
> products
> > to get them just right (tongue in cheek).>>
> >
> >
> >
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>
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