[Icom] Found a problem.

Fri, 16 May 2003 12:46:52 -0400

20 of them?

W8OKN

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "wjdiamond" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2003 12:43 PM
Subject: RE: [Icom] Found a problem.


> Interesting,
>
> I have replaced all my Icom power supplies with the PS 125, I love them
and
> I would have to count but I think I have about 20 of them. They are quiet,
> do not spike or sag on load or power up and take up a lot less space.
>
> I cannot detect any hash in the rigs nor the computers.  Maybe one of the
> reasons is every one of mine are the European version with the 2 wire
power
> cords ???????
>
> I am using them on the 730 thru the 756PRO II's
>
> 73
>
>         William J. Diamond (Bill)
>         Rogers, Arkansas USA
>         [email protected]
>
>         Ham Radio Operator WROT
>       Flying The Flag Long Before
>             It Was Popular
>
>  Please Visit My Icom Radio Page At
>
>  http://pages.sbcglobal.net/wjdiamond/index.html
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On
> Behalf Of WA2BPE
> Sent: Friday, May 16, 2003 11:27 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Icom] Found a problem.
>
>
> 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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> > > Icom Users Net: Sundays, 1700Z, 14.315 MHz
> > > Icom FAQ: http://www.qsl.net/icom/
> > >
> >
> > ----
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>
> ----
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>
>
> ----
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