On Wed, 28 Apr 2004 04:39:51 GMT, "Phil Schuman"
wrote:

Saw a Kenwood TS-140 listed here -
it would be nice to have the general coverage receiver...
BTW - what do these rigs use for power ?
Are they all built for 12v and need an external power supply ?
pros and cons vs an internal AC power supply
with some kind of 12v external connection -
Just trying to catch up



The ts-140 and most 100-watt hf rigs take a 20 to 25 amp external
power supply, providing 13.8 volts dc. Nowadays, small lightweight
switching power supplies are popular -- $100 to 150 should get you one
with all the juice you need. Astron and MFJ are two popular brands.
Some people use car batteries and a trickle charger.

Typically, only the more expensive rigs nowadays have built-in power
supplies.

Good entry level HF rigs include the Icom 718, Icom 706mk2g, Yeasu
840, Yeasu 857, Kenwood ts-50, Alinco dx70th or dx77t.

Go to www.aesham.com and ask for their free paper catalog.

Older rigs like the ts-140 work fine, but parts and repairs can be a
problem.

Bob
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