Astron DOES make versions of their linear-regulator
power supplies (as opposed to their new "switcher" line)
that have BUILT-IN speakers. The steel enclosure
doesn't help the speakers sound "better", but they're there.
Karl K. - W8TIF
McKinney, Texas
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From: George Maier
To: Bahr, Casey
Cc: tentec@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Smelly 255 PS
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Date: Friday, November 06, 1998 2:05PM
Hi Casey:
If it's toast, I'd go with an Astron. This may heresy on a Ten Tec
reflector, but I've had a 35 Amp adjustable model here for 10 years.
Never hiccuped once; and has plenty of gas left over when the Omni V is
at full tilt. The Ten Tec supplies always seem a bit marginal. On the
other hand..... I wish it had a speaker inside, but you can't have it
both ways, it does have meters to monitor volts and amps.
Good luck:
George - K1GXT
Bahr, Casey wrote:
> Oh oh! That horrid burning plastic smell is emanating from my
> trusty (or so I thought) Model 255. Happened first on 15 meters,
> where it takes all it can give to drive a 100 W to my quad, but
> is present still even when operating at 15 A after cooling off
> overnight.
>
> Before I pop the top off, thought I'd ask those in the know what
> to look for and what the chances are of repairing it. Also, if I
> need to find a new PS, what's a good match with my Omni-C
> (cable-wise)? Though, I sure like the built-in speaker on the 255
> I know I can't count on finding one in a timely manner.
>
> vy 73,
>
> Casey
>
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