[UK-CONTEST] What switched mode 13.8V PSU?

[Peter Bowyer]

Yep - One of those has accompanied me to various parts, too - no complaints
here either.

Peter G4MJS

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Roger Dixon" <roger at irdixon.freeserve.co.uk>
To: "UK Contest Reflector" <uk-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, February 09, 2004 9:12 PM
Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] What switched mode 13.8V PSU?


> James,
> I use an SEC1225 with my IC706.  It has survived trips to 3B8 and V25 and
> has also been used off my generator.  Note that to switch from 110v to
240v
> is an internal link change.
>
> Roger - G4BVY
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "James Fisher" <gm0nai at btinternet.com>
> To: "UK Contest Reflector" <uk-contest at contesting.com>
> Sent: Monday, February 09, 2004 9:01 PM
> Subject: [UK-CONTEST] What switched mode 13.8V PSU?
>
>
> I am looking for some recommendations on a 13.8V switched mode PSU for
> operating portable and holidays with my K2.
> I have seen several on the market from:
> Astron
> Watson
> SEC
> Diamond.
>
> Any thoughts? Or other makes I should consider?
> I guess a multi input voltage unit 115/230 or similar would be more
flexible
> than a 230 only
>
> Also I have heard reports that some switched mode PSUs can suffer problems
> when connected to a generator that runs out of fuel and the waveform
> lengthens from the std 50Hz resulting in PSU failure. Does anyone have any
> inputs on this or should I just heave along the bigger heavier linear
> supply?
>
> 73
>
> Jim
> GM0NAI
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