[TenTec] Orion II

[Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX]

The old adage of switching power supplies producing noise is really a thing 
of the past.  The new switchers are quiet and very reliable.  Of course if 
you buy a $35 bargain switching supply expect to get $25 worth of noise out 
of it.  On the other hand, a $150 switcher will deliver $150 worth of very 
quiet, highly regulated DC.

A good switcher is worth at least 10 times it's weight.  While a good linear 
supply is almost worth its weight.  When asked, why does it hum, well it's 
because it doesn't know the words. -:)

73
Bob, K4TAX


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Denton" <denton at oregontrail.net>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, October 03, 2005 9:18 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion II


>I notice that the Orion II utilizes a switching power supply...wonder how
> good it is.
> Also, what does TT now use for power connectors in the rigs back? Thanks
> all...
>
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