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[CQ-Contest] OT - Using a computer power supply as a bench supply

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Subject: [CQ-Contest] OT - Using a computer power supply as a bench supply
From: Pete Smith N4ZR <n4zr@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2017 10:45:25 -0400
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I'm sorry for the off-topic question, but can't find a good reflector for this one, and I figured this diverse group was most likely to have answers. Please feel free to reply off-list.

10-plus years ago, I built what was to be a bench supply using an old AT power supply - 5 and 12 volts. It didn't put out any voltage, so I shelved it - figuring a bum supply. Then just a relatively few years ago, I read that these supplies required some load on the 5V supply in order to put out any power on either output. I can't find the reference now, and am hoping some of the knowledgeable here will have some info on this.

Thanks for your patience

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