I bought an 11 amp switching supply from Ten Tec when I bought my Scout.
The supply was marketed by Ten Tec but was made a company called TPS.
Its small an light and doesn't make any hash.
Bob WB2VUF
W5VPU@aol.com wrote:
>
> Hi Paul, and the bunch:
> Sorry to burst anyone's bubble about the power supplies "made by Ten
> Tec."
> When I had some problems with a switch on one of my two "Ten Tec"
> power supplies, I talked with the guys in Sevierville to ask if they could
> send me a replacement. I was told that indeed, anything which bore the TT
> label they guaranteed and warranted. However, I was told quite kindly that
> they did not make those two power supplies themselves. Instead, they buy them
> from a different manufacturer, put the TT label on them, and sell them under
> the TT name. They offered to write to the manufacturer to see if an alternate
> switch would be available. Or I could return the PS to TT for a replacement.
> Instead, I chose to examine the switch myself, discovered it had been
> installed improperly, and righted it. Working fine ever since then. A lot
> cheaper than shipping from Oklahoma City to Sevierville.
> I do not know which TT power supplies you all are talking about, but
> the two I have apparently were made elsewhere. That's OK with me. I'd rather
> have a TT label on things with their backup than the same equipment bought
> elsewhere. I suggest you verify this for yourselves. My 72 year old brain has
> been known to scramble data meant to keep separated.
>
> 73 Raymond W5VPU
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