[PVRCNC] Kenwood PS-52

[Jim Jordan]

I've sold both of my TS-850's but kept one of the matching Kenwood PS-52 
power supplies which has powered my Orion for several years now. This is a 
transformer type linear ps and totally quiet. Looks good and matches the 
Kenwood line so is generally more desirable than the generic 20A supplies 
for collectors and purists. Also have factory carton.

However, during Wednesday night's CW MiniTest I noticed some ac hum although 
everything else worked fine. Swapped power supplies and sure enough, the hum 
disappeared. Put it on the oscilloscope and there's an almost unmeasurable 
AC component but I guess it doesn't take much to make hum. My guess is it 
needs the OEM electrolytics replaced but otherwise it's clean with full 
output. Appearance is good.

Rather than keeping this ps I'm going to a 45A version that will power both 
radios plus accessories. Anyone want to make an "as is" offer on this one 
before I put repairs on the "to-do" list or put it on QTH.com? Or does 
anyone have a 40+ Amp supply for sale or swap?

Can bring to Thursday meeting.

73,

Jim, K4QPL