[SCCC] Gamma Hybrid Tiny 12VDC 15 - 20 Amp Pwr Supply - Group Buy ?

[Paul / N6LL]

iirc, a recent review (QST?) found that the long dashes of slow cw caused 
the voltage to sag too much at 100 watts out. Speed up, or reduce output 
power to avoid the problem.

I'm interested.

N6LL


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dennis Vernacchia" <n6ki73 at gmail.com>
To: <sddxcnews at yahoogroups.com>; "SCCC Reflector" <sccc at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 12:37 AM
Subject: [SCCC] Gamma Hybrid Tiny 12VDC 15 - 20 Amp Pwr Supply - Group Buy ?


> *This is a neat supply and great for taking on trips and Dx-peditions
> with a small 100 Watt HF Transceiver
> **If anyone is interested in a group buy, let me know and I will see
> what we can drive the price down to !*
> *
> http://www.gammaresearch.net/hps-1a.html
>
> see enlarged photo here
>
> http://www.gammaresearch.net/images/hps1a-001-800.jpg
>
> *****
> *Input Voltage: 100 - 250 VAC, 50-60 Hz*******
> *Input Current: 2 Amps maximum*
> *Output Voltage: 13.8 VDC +/- 5%*
> *Output Current: 5 Amps Continuous., 22 Amps @ 25% duty/sec. **
> *
> *Dimensions: 3.37" x 1.55" x 5.25"*
> *Weight: 1.25 lbs.***
> This claim from the web site
>
> *****The HPS-1a is guaranteed to operate your 12 volt radio at up to 100
> Watts output using Morse CW or Voice SSB.
> You have to see it to believe it. It will power your radio continuously 
> for
> normal QSOs...
> in fact, you can contest with it!
>
> Your radio uses power only 35% of the time when transmitting CW, and about
> 25% during normal Voice SSB operation.
> The Gamma HPS-1a provides full power capability by the use of
> Ultra-Capacitors which act like short term batteries.
> Between spoken syllables and between Morse code characters, the
> Ultra-Capacitors are being recharged,
> ready for the next high current pulse requirement. This allows the total
> weight and size of the power supply
> to be reduced to 1/3 that of any other power supply on the market.
> And it operates equally well on input voltages between 100 and 250 VAC, 50
> or 60 Hz. *
>
> * The Regular non discounted Single Unit price for this Pwr Sply is $169 +
> $11 S&H.
> Lets see what ordering 10 - 20 or MORE units will do to drive price down !
> **( We should also save on multiple unit shipping to San Diego ***) *
> *
> I just did some measurements and it appears that this Power Supply
> will just fit into a small Priority Mail Flat Rate box,
> ***so I could send units from San Diego to anyone in U.S. for $4.95 + 
> $2.75
> Insurance = $7.70 Shipping !
>
> **Please forward this to any other hams you know that may be interested*
> *
> ( I am not making 1 stinking peso if we do a group buy ! )
>
> 73, Dennis N6KI*
> *San Diego*
> *
> P.S - Jim N6TJ - Can U forward to NCCC guys etc
>
> P.P.S. - ICOM IC-7000 HF Xcvr NOT included with Power Supply !!!*
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