[TenTec] 260 vs 961 PS

[N4NT]

People say that one power supply will supply 20 amps, another 22, etc.  In 
my opinion, it doesn't matter.  Amateur service is almost always very 
intermittent so overheating is not a problem.  The components of all the 
supplies discussed are fully capable of supplying 22 amps (or 24 amps).  The 
only change that would need to be made is in the overcurrent trip point.

Look at it this way: if a supply is rated at 20 amps, then no doubt the 
rating is actually 20 amps PLUS OR MINUS something.  Plus or minus 10% gives 
you 22 amps.  This stuff just isn't that critical.

73, Mike N4NT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary Smith" <Gary at doctorgary.net>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 4:46 PM
Subject: [TenTec] 260 vs 961 PS


> Hi,
>
> I'm wondering what the differences are between the 260 & the 961. The
> most I found out was there were two color variations on the 260 to
> match the Corsair I & II. I heard there is a greater current carrying
> ability on the 961 but on this web page it shows both at 20 amps: