"Lucky" wrote in message
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You want a crowbar and a fuse.
Avoid switchmode supplies like the plague.

This is a link to one review of the RS-10a:
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/3726

This link to a dagram shows a fuse:
http://www.repeater-builder.com/astr...ron-rs-10a.jpg

A long time ago in a different life (20+ years ago) I was responsable
for the operation of a 2 mtr repeater and I picked a Atron supply that
is still chugging along with no trouble. I don't remember which Astron
but at least back then, they made great supplies.

I added a surplus magnetic circuit breaker between the output of my
Lambda ~15A 12V supply and my equipment, followed by a seperate
fast acting, no falses ?(so far) crowbar. This is the BEST OVP (Over
Voltage Protector) I have seen in 30+ years of working in electronics.
Added a heavy si diode wired to shunt reverse voltage to ground.
This is located in the power distribution section of my system. With
this
I can directly power my radio room from my car, for emergencies, and
won't have to worry abvout areverse connection,or nasty spikes damaging
my equipment.
Power supply on floor feeds voltage/current monitoring with R&OVP and
breakers to protect and alllow me to power down sections to reduce
power load. Sounds complex and expensive, but it wasn't and I bought
everything surplus. The distirbution sections has stayed "the same" for

the last 20 years, I have gone through several power supplies. I have
connections for 2 lead acid gell cells, and an outside connection to
allow
an external +12V power source.

Think modular.
Build it in sections as needed.

Terry


Terry


You know what, screw Ebay. My R75 is almost brand new and I love my Lowe
HF-150 so why not "splurge a little" and buy a new one? I just bought a
brand new Astron RS-7a. $45.80 was the cheapest I could find it plus $12
shipping. It weighs 10lbs.

I think I did the right thing buying a new one.

Lucky


Guess what? I cancelled the damn order. After looking carefully thru the
finer print, it seems they are in "perfect condition returns" That why
$45.80

Hate that crap. You see these deals on radios till you call and finally
found out "our loss is your gain" is that are "open box" items or "factory
refurbished"

Lucky