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How do Elecraft users feel about the possible addition of a
high-quality DC power supply that matches both the physical dimensions and veneer of the existing K-Line? The power supply could even be sized to set above/below the new KAT500 and should, IMHO, have multiple DC outlets such as Powerpoles® and screw lugs. I’d be willing to pay a premium for a quiet DC power supply with very low emission characteristics. Thanks, 73, Rich, K3VAT ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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That seems a good idea except for two reasons: 1. It wouldn't work for me unless it could handle 100 amps. I have 2m and 70cm RF amps that require 50 or 60 amps and I have just about finished replacing all of my 12v wall warts with a buss that runs them with power from that same 13.8v PS that supplies the KLine. That PS also trickle charges three large Server Room backup batteries that kick in when there is a power outage. 2. I doubt Elecraft would want to get into that business due to the already stiff competition in that area of manufacture. On Tue, 18 Sep 2012 07:27:51 -0700 (PDT), rich kennedy <[hidden email]> wrote: >How do Elecraft users feel about the possible addition of a >high-quality DC power supply that matches both the physical dimensions and >veneer of the existing K-Line? The power >supply could even be sized to set above/below the new KAT500 and should, IMHO, >have multiple DC outlets such as Powerpoles® and screw lugs. Id be willing to pay a premium for a quiet DC >power supply with very low emission characteristics. Thanks, 73, Rich, K3VAT >______________________________________________________________ >Elecraft mailing list >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >Post: mailto:[hidden email] > >This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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In my opinion, power supplies should be relegated to something like the
AC receptacle on the wall or the 12 volt battery under the hood of an automobile. It should do its thing, but not be obvious. IMHO the place for a power supply is on the floor under the operating desk (or workbench). No need for meters on the supply itself, I have measurement stuff above the tabletop. I use an Astron 35 linear at the operating position and have an Astron SS-30 switcher at the workbench (along with several other lower current supplies). There are no 13.8 volt power supplies above the desktop - If I need other voltages, yes, I do have a +/- 15 volt supply along with +5V on the workbench along with a variable voltage positive supply for special needs - but I don't think those are relevant for powering the K2, K3, or KX3. Bottom line, power supplies are on the floor out of the way and treated just as an energy source. So, my answer to your question is NO. The RigRunner does sit on the desktop with fuses to match the wire sizes exiting from it. I do not think it is in the best interests of Elecraft to attempt a power supply design given that it would require UL compliance certification (as well as other countries certification) which can be an expensive process for a power supply that would likely have a volume of less than 10,000 units even at product life end. I would put this in the "it would be nice -- but" bucket. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/18/2012 10:27 AM, rich kennedy wrote: > How do Elecraft users feel about the possible addition of a > high-quality DC power supply that matches both the physical dimensions and > veneer of the existing K-Line? The power > supply could even be sized to set above/below the new KAT500 and should, IMHO, > have multiple DC outlets such as Powerpoles® and screw lugs. I’d be willing to pay a premium for a quiet DC > power supply with very low emission characteristics. Thanks, 73, Rich, K3VAT > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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> I do not think it is in the best interests of Elecraft to attempt a > power supply design given that it would require UL compliance > certification (as well as other countries certification) which can be > an expensive process for a power supply that would likely have a > volume of less than 10,000 units even at product life end. *IF* Elecraft were to produce a power supply, the most economical solution would be to use a modular OEM switchers that already has UL, CE, CSA, etc. certifications and wrap it in an Elecraft case with IEC cord, additional filtering, external power switch, and maybe metering. OEM supplies - available in many quality levels, form factors and price points - are used by several other manufacturers as the core of their "matching" (or internal) power supply offerings. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 9/18/2012 4:44 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > In my opinion, power supplies should be relegated to something like the > AC receptacle on the wall or the 12 volt battery under the hood of an > automobile. It should do its thing, but not be obvious. IMHO the place > for a power supply is on the floor under the operating desk (or > workbench). No need for meters on the supply itself, I have measurement > stuff above the tabletop. I use an Astron 35 linear at the operating > position and have an Astron SS-30 switcher at the workbench (along with > several other lower current supplies). There are no 13.8 volt power > supplies above the desktop - If I need other voltages, yes, I do have a > +/- 15 volt supply along with +5V on the workbench along with a variable > voltage positive supply for special needs - but I don't think those are > relevant for powering the K2, K3, or KX3. > > Bottom line, power supplies are on the floor out of the way and treated > just as an energy source. > > So, my answer to your question is NO. The RigRunner does sit on the > desktop with fuses to match the wire sizes exiting from it. > I do not think it is in the best interests of Elecraft to attempt a > power supply design given that it would require UL compliance > certification (as well as other countries certification) which can be an > expensive process for a power supply that would likely have a volume of > less than 10,000 units even at product life end. > > I would put this in the "it would be nice -- but" bucket. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 9/18/2012 10:27 AM, rich kennedy wrote: >> How do Elecraft users feel about the possible addition of a >> high-quality DC power supply that matches both the physical dimensions and >> veneer of the existing K-Line? The power >> supply could even be sized to set above/below the new KAT500 and should, IMHO, >> have multiple DC outlets such as Powerpoles® and screw lugs. I’d be willing to pay a premium for a quiet DC >> power supply with very low emission characteristics. Thanks, 73, Rich, K3VAT >> > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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I'd like to second Don's comments. Often the difference between a noisy power supply and a quiet one is the separation of only a few feet. The idea place for the supply is on the floor away from the receiver and freeing desktop space. I have mine paralleled with a storage battery too. That saves the QSO when the power fails (assuming I can operate in the dark).
Don mentioned certifications for each country. Don't forget the power source is often different from country to country (50/60 hertz and 120/240 vac) or even within the country (look at Japan). Building a supply that meets all these requirements adds expense. Look at the issues an internal power supply causes in the KPA500 even without the concerns of interfering with a receiver. 73, Fred, AE6QL -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 1:44 PM To: [hidden email] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Addition - DC Power Supply (Suggestion) In my opinion, power supplies should be relegated to something like the AC receptacle on the wall or the 12 volt battery under the hood of an automobile. It should do its thing, but not be obvious. IMHO the place for a power supply is on the floor under the operating desk (or workbench). No need for meters on the supply itself, I have measurement stuff above the tabletop. I use an Astron 35 linear at the operating position and have an Astron SS-30 switcher at the workbench (along with several other lower current supplies). There are no 13.8 volt power supplies above the desktop - If I need other voltages, yes, I do have a +/- 15 volt supply along with +5V on the workbench along with a variable voltage positive supply for special needs - but I don't think those are relevant for powering the K2, K3, or KX3. Bottom line, power supplies are on the floor out of the way and treated just as an energy source. So, my answer to your question is NO. The RigRunner does sit on the desktop with fuses to match the wire sizes exiting from it. I do not think it is in the best interests of Elecraft to attempt a power supply design given that it would require UL compliance certification (as well as other countries certification) which can be an expensive process for a power supply that would likely have a volume of less than 10,000 units even at product life end. I would put this in the "it would be nice -- but" bucket. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/18/2012 10:27 AM, rich kennedy wrote: > How do Elecraft users feel about the possible addition of a > high-quality DC power supply that matches both the physical dimensions > and veneer of the existing K-Line? The power supply could even be > sized to set above/below the new KAT500 and should, IMHO, have > multiple DC outlets such as Powerpoles® and screw lugs. I’d be > willing to pay a premium for a quiet DC power supply with very low > emission characteristics. Thanks, 73, Rich, K3VAT > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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I for one would like to see Elecraft produce a power supply optimized for
the K3 and matching Elecraft accessories. For years I owned a Kenwood PS-50 power supply and regretted selling it a few years ago. It was rock solid and absolutely quite and yet matched my TS850S. I currently own two Astron RS-35 power supplies, but they do not have the fit and finish of the Kenwood. Any yes, both of mine have a small but noticeable amount of hum. The Kenwood PS-50 fit in an enclosure that is just slightly larger than the P3. I am sure that Elecraft would ensure top notch rf filtering, light weight and with plenty of auxilliary outputs for running various Elecraft devices including the KRC2, P3 and KAT500. See this link: http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamps/ps50.html Dave, N4QS ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <[hidden email]> To: <[hidden email]> Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 4:06 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Addition - DC Power Supply (Suggestion) > I do not think it is in the best interests of Elecraft to attempt a > power supply design given that it would require UL compliance > certification (as well as other countries certification) which can be > an expensive process for a power supply that would likely have a > volume of less than 10,000 units even at product life end. *IF* Elecraft were to produce a power supply, the most economical solution would be to use a modular OEM switchers that already has UL, CE, CSA, etc. certifications and wrap it in an Elecraft case with IEC cord, additional filtering, external power switch, and maybe metering. OEM supplies - available in many quality levels, form factors and price points - are used by several other manufacturers as the core of their "matching" (or internal) power supply offerings. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 9/18/2012 4:44 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > In my opinion, power supplies should be relegated to something like the > AC receptacle on the wall or the 12 volt battery under the hood of an > automobile. It should do its thing, but not be obvious. IMHO the place > for a power supply is on the floor under the operating desk (or > workbench). No need for meters on the supply itself, I have measurement > stuff above the tabletop. I use an Astron 35 linear at the operating > position and have an Astron SS-30 switcher at the workbench (along with > several other lower current supplies). There are no 13.8 volt power > supplies above the desktop - If I need other voltages, yes, I do have a > +/- 15 volt supply along with +5V on the workbench along with a variable > voltage positive supply for special needs - but I don't think those are > relevant for powering the K2, K3, or KX3. > > Bottom line, power supplies are on the floor out of the way and treated > just as an energy source. > > So, my answer to your question is NO. The RigRunner does sit on the > desktop with fuses to match the wire sizes exiting from it. > I do not think it is in the best interests of Elecraft to attempt a > power supply design given that it would require UL compliance > certification (as well as other countries certification) which can be an > expensive process for a power supply that would likely have a volume of > less than 10,000 units even at product life end. > > I would put this in the "it would be nice -- but" bucket. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 9/18/2012 10:27 AM, rich kennedy wrote: >> How do Elecraft users feel about the possible addition of a >> high-quality DC power supply that matches both the physical dimensions >> and >> veneer of the existing K-Line? The power >> supply could even be sized to set above/below the new KAT500 and should, >> IMHO, >> have multiple DC outlets such as Powerpoles® and screw lugs. I’d be >> willing to pay a premium for a quiet DC >> power supply with very low emission characteristics. Thanks, 73, Rich, >> K3VAT >> > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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I see no need for Elecraft to produce such a simple and mass produced
product from all over the world for prices that start at dirt cheap and go up. It would be a very limited market for sure and hams like myself sometimes want a better product for an application that we have. There are power supplies available that top quality and noise free if a person wants to purchase one. I'm one who thinks that the supplies should be out of the way for the most part my VS supplies I do like to keep an eye on to make sure nothing has changed. I have owned several different supplies in the past and now have settled on 4 that I have kept 2 Samlex a 1223 and a 1235 one is a spare and one is used on my MicroHAM devices as some need connections to a power supply other than the one radios are connected to. The other 2 are both Astron a RS and a VS-70-M's that supply the rest of the shack and 2 amps. With all these supplies there are no supply noise at all the Samlex is a good supply and a QST rated best buy. You can never go wrong with an Astron Linear Supply in the proper size for your shack. If you're getting hum you need to do some checking on your install I would think I have "NONE" with any of mine on my 2 K3's a K2, FTDX-5000MP or an SRR-IQ for just a few. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of N4QS Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 5:33 PM To: Joe Subich, W4TV; [hidden email] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Addition - DC Power Supply (Suggestion) I for one would like to see Elecraft produce a power supply optimized for the K3 and matching Elecraft accessories. For years I owned a Kenwood PS-50 power supply and regretted selling it a few years ago. It was rock solid and absolutely quite and yet matched my TS850S. I currently own two Astron RS-35 power supplies, but they do not have the fit and finish of the Kenwood. Any yes, both of mine have a small but noticeable amount of hum. The Kenwood PS-50 fit in an enclosure that is just slightly larger than the P3. I am sure that Elecraft would ensure top notch rf filtering, light weight and with plenty of auxilliary outputs for running various Elecraft devices including the KRC2, P3 and KAT500. See this link: http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamps/ps50.html Dave, N4QS ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <[hidden email]> To: <[hidden email]> Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 4:06 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Addition - DC Power Supply (Suggestion) > I do not think it is in the best interests of Elecraft to attempt a > power supply design given that it would require UL compliance > certification (as well as other countries certification) which can be > an expensive process for a power supply that would likely have a > volume of less than 10,000 units even at product life end. *IF* Elecraft were to produce a power supply, the most economical solution would be to use a modular OEM switchers that already has UL, CE, CSA, etc. certifications and wrap it in an Elecraft case with IEC cord, additional filtering, external power switch, and maybe metering. OEM supplies - available in many quality levels, form factors and price points - are used by several other manufacturers as the core of their "matching" (or internal) power supply offerings. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 9/18/2012 4:44 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > In my opinion, power supplies should be relegated to something like the > AC receptacle on the wall or the 12 volt battery under the hood of an > automobile. It should do its thing, but not be obvious. IMHO the place > for a power supply is on the floor under the operating desk (or > workbench). No need for meters on the supply itself, I have measurement > stuff above the tabletop. I use an Astron 35 linear at the operating > position and have an Astron SS-30 switcher at the workbench (along with > several other lower current supplies). There are no 13.8 volt power > supplies above the desktop - If I need other voltages, yes, I do have a > +/- 15 volt supply along with +5V on the workbench along with a variable > voltage positive supply for special needs - but I don't think those are > relevant for powering the K2, K3, or KX3. > > Bottom line, power supplies are on the floor out of the way and treated > just as an energy source. > > So, my answer to your question is NO. The RigRunner does sit on the > desktop with fuses to match the wire sizes exiting from it. > I do not think it is in the best interests of Elecraft to attempt a > power supply design given that it would require UL compliance > certification (as well as other countries certification) which can be an > expensive process for a power supply that would likely have a volume of > less than 10,000 units even at product life end. > > I would put this in the "it would be nice -- but" bucket. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 9/18/2012 10:27 AM, rich kennedy wrote: >> How do Elecraft users feel about the possible addition of a >> high-quality DC power supply that matches both the physical dimensions >> and >> veneer of the existing K-Line? The power >> supply could even be sized to set above/below the new KAT500 and should, >> IMHO, >> have multiple DC outlets such as PowerpolesR and screw lugs. I'd be >> willing to pay a premium for a quiet DC >> power supply with very low emission characteristics. Thanks, 73, Rich, >> K3VAT >> > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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I may have missed it if anyone else made this suggestion......I would like to be
able to purchase a P3-size empty case into which I could install a switching supply board such as an Astron SS-30, with some additional filtering, in order to have a matching supply for my K3.... Perhaps the blank boxes will become available in the future as was done with the K2 cabinet. John ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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I would not like to see Elecraft spend it's limited engineering
resources designing a power supply either. There are literally hundreds of options available. I like the idea of Elecraft offering K3, P3 and W2 blank cases. This could probably be done with little or no engineering effort on Elecraft's part....just talk to the sheet metal vendor and have them do the documentation. Maybe offer front and top panel options like a speaker grill and ventilation slots for those that want to build matching K3 speakers or a housing for their power supply. On 9/19/2012 8:19 AM, [hidden email] wrote: > I may have missed it if anyone else made this suggestion......I would like to be > able to purchase a P3-size empty case into which I could install a switching > supply board such as an Astron SS-30, with some additional filtering, in order to > have a matching supply for my K3.... > > Perhaps the blank boxes will become available in the future as was done with the > K2 cabinet. > > John > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > -- 73, Gary K9GS Greater Milwaukee DX Association: http://www.gmdxa.org Society of Midwest Contesters: http://www.w9smc.com CW Ops #1032 http://www.cwops.org ************************************************ ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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>I like the idea of Elecraft offering K3, P3 and W2 blank cases. > >speaker grill and ventilation slots i would buy,,,, yes..... bill ny9h ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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The New Elecraft D3 power supply.
Features: - Software defined power supply. - Software upgrades via the web. - Microprocessor controlled voltage and current meters with LED bar graph. - RS232 connection to K3 so you can monitor you current and power draw with your PC. - Automatically on/off via PC. - DSP ripple filter to eliminate any ripple on the DC. Coming soon the DX3 power supply for the KX3 and a new BX3 battery. Sorry, I just could not help myself. I expect only the best from Elecraft, so I can't imagine they would design a power supply without all the bells and whistles. Ken KE3C ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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Seems to me Elecraft already has a great linear DC supply: It's built into the
KPA500. Repackage it as a stand-alone, done. 73, Mike, KW1ND Knoxville, TN ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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