[TenTec] DC Power Supply Backup

[k6se at juno.com]

Bill, W4ZV wrote:

"I often get short power glitches since I am in a rural location and am
concerned about getting resets on Orion since I understand it takes
awhile to reboot (how long?)"
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I just checked, and it takes about 12 seconds for the Orion to boot
during a power-up.

My 22-amp power supply will trip off/on if I'm transmitting into a high
SWR (where the PA transistors draw more current), causing the radio to go
through a reboot.  Your 35-amp Astron should be plently to avoid the
problem I have.
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"I'm thinking of getting a small battery (motorcycle) to place between
the RS-35M and Orion.  This would stay fully charged and might help
prevent unwanted resets by brief power glitches."
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Sounds like that might work, but if I was concerned about power glitches
I would probably get a suitable UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) that
are made for computer use and connect the RS-35M to that.

73, de Earl, K6SE