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Nicholas Farrar-2

Power Supply

Would anyone be interested in an Elecraft DC power supply? It would look
nice to have a powersupply that matches my K3! Maybe in two models. First a
QRP model super clean DC, the other a 25-30 amp model. Anderson Powerpoles
on the BACK so you dont have wires bent around the back of the powersupply.
I would like to see an option for a battery charge controller and terminals
for an external battery.

Would any one be interested either model? Any thoughts? Looking for Hams
with an opinion.

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Phil Hystad-3

Re: Power Supply

Would it be cheaper and better then my Astron power supplies? My Astron's do not sit next to my K3 or any of my other equipment. Therefore, whether they match the look of a K3 (or not) is not important.

But, if a kit version were produced and if it was cost comparable to other non-kit power supplies I might be tempted and only because the idea of putting together a kit, and thus knowing my power supply a bit better, would be a plus.

However, the quality of engineering and design of Elecraft is the most important part of buying one of these kits (to me) so if you are thinking of producing a kit power supply, I would not be as enthusiastic as I would with one from Elecraft. I don't mean to imply any scourge on your skills and capabilities but rather that Eric and Wayne have established quite a good reputation already and that is hard to beat or hard to even come close without the advantage of time in doing the same thing.

Then again, the hardest part of putting a linear power supply together from scratch ("scratch" means properly chosen components) is creating a solid and nice looking cabinet. So, maybe the idea of a kit boils down to the choice of cabinet box hardware after all.

That is my opinion and I will stick to it for a few more seconds.

73, phil, K7PEH

On Aug 8, 2010, at 9:24 AM, Nicholas Farrar wrote:

> Would anyone be interested in an Elecraft DC power supply? It would look
> nice to have a powersupply that matches my K3! Maybe in two models. First a
> QRP model super clean DC, the other a 25-30 amp model. Anderson Powerpoles
> on the BACK so you dont have wires bent around the back of the powersupply.
> I would like to see an option for a battery charge controller and terminals
> for an external battery.
>
> Would any one be interested either model? Any thoughts? Looking for Hams
> with an opinion.
>
> --
> Nicholas W. Farrar
> Network Engineer / IT Coordinator
>
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Richard-3

Re: Power Supply

In reply to this post by Nicholas Farrar-2

Yes, that would be interesting, especially if the options included solar
charge controller and generator options--a green Elecraft power supply
system useful for various DXpedition, emergency and home uses.

Rich
NU6T

On 8/8/2010 9:24 AM, Nicholas Farrar wrote:

Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604

Re: Power Supply

In reply to this post by Nicholas Farrar-2

I have heard a rumour of a commonly available power supply that was
installed in the back of a P3. Can anyone conform or deny this?
And, if confirmed, publish photos?

I suspect it wouldn't be hard to put a QRP-level PS/charge controller
in the KPA3 space, either.

73, doug

Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 11:24:15 -0500
From: Nicholas Farrar <[hidden email]>

Would anyone be interested in an Elecraft DC power supply? It would look
nice to have a powersupply that matches my K3! Maybe in two models. First a
QRP model super clean DC, the other a 25-30 amp model. Anderson Powerpoles
on the BACK so you dont have wires bent around the back of the powersupply.
I would like to see an option for a battery charge controller and terminals
for an external battery.

Would any one be interested either model? Any thoughts? Looking for Hams
with an opinion.

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Joe Subich, W4TV-4

Re: Power Supply

The issues in putting a linear supply in the P3 case are both the
size of a transformer capable of handling 25A continuous/30A peak
(or the cost of a special toroidal transformer) and the necessary
heat sink area for the pass transistors.

Switching supplies also have issues with heat sink area or fans to
move air over a smaller heat sink.

A switching supply with a small continuous power rating and a large
capacitor would not be appealing just because it came in a case that
looked like the K3/P3/KPA500.

73,

... Joe, W4TV

On 8/8/2010 12:48 PM, Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote:

> I have heard a rumour of a commonly available power supply that was
> installed in the back of a P3. Can anyone conform or deny this?
> And, if confirmed, publish photos?
>
> I suspect it wouldn't be hard to put a QRP-level PS/charge controller
> in the KPA3 space, either.
>
> 73, doug
>
> Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 11:24:15 -0500
> From: Nicholas Farrar<[hidden email]>
>
> Would anyone be interested in an Elecraft DC power supply? It would look
> nice to have a powersupply that matches my K3! Maybe in two models. First a
> QRP model super clean DC, the other a 25-30 amp model. Anderson Powerpoles
> on the BACK so you dont have wires bent around the back of the powersupply.
> I would like to see an option for a battery charge controller and terminals
> for an external battery.
>
> Would any one be interested either model? Any thoughts? Looking for Hams
> with an opinion.
>
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Steve Ellington

Re: Power Supply

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No Fan please.... Figure out a way to cool it with heat sinks but please no
more fans.

Steve
N4LQ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nicholas Farrar" <[hidden email]>
To: "elecraft" <[hidden email]>
Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 12:24 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Power Supply

> Would anyone be interested in an Elecraft DC power supply? It would look
> nice to have a powersupply that matches my K3! Maybe in two models. First
> a
> QRP model super clean DC, the other a 25-30 amp model. Anderson Powerpoles
> on the BACK so you dont have wires bent around the back of the
> powersupply.
> I would like to see an option for a battery charge controller and
> terminals
> for an external battery.
>
> Would any one be interested either model? Any thoughts? Looking for Hams
> with an opinion.
>
> --
> Nicholas W. Farrar
> Network Engineer / IT Coordinator
>
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John Ragle

My K3 doesn't wear Prada...

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On 8/8/2010 12:24 PM, Nicholas Farrar wrote:

=====

Well, I certainly have opinions of all sorts. Here is mine WRT matching
power supplies: a bit on the silly side. I replaced my brutish linear
with sleek switchers half the size of my K3 with no discernible ill
effects. I have two 7" x 7.5" x 2" 13.8 VDC x 25 amp units from Radio
Shack and one only slightly larger from Pyramid. They are fan-cooled but
very quiet, and only the Pyramid has the leads coming out the front.
Since the only control in evidence is an on/off switch, these little
guys can live their lives in the background, leaving operating space for
other items such as a log & a set of paddles, or even a lap-top.

Over and over again we hear bad vibes about switchers, but my power
supplies and my computer live within 2' of my K3 and my ICOM 910H with
no deleterious effects in either direction. They contribute nothing WRT
noise or birdies.Once again, it is "physician, heal thyself" for those
who have problems with them.

The really neat thing is that the switchers are portable. They're not
much good without an AC outlet, (e.g. mobile in the underbrush) but they
are a very easy carry when the mains are available, and form the nucleus
of a nice hotel-room portable: K3 + small switcher + "trailing antenna"
(apologies to old-time pilots out there).

My K3 with its parasitic SignaLink USB is happy as a non-Gulf oyster on
its Pyramid switcher.

John Ragle -- W1ZI
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Joe Planisky

Re: Power Supply

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Couldn't agree more!

I've resolved that I simply will not buy another piece of radio
equipment that has fans.

73
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Joe KB8AP

On Aug 8, 2010, at 10:30 AM, Steve Ellington wrote:

> No Fan please.... Figure out a way to cool it with heat sinks but
> please no
> more fans.
>
> Steve
> N4LQ
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Nicholas Farrar" <[hidden email]>
> To: "elecraft" <[hidden email]>
> Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 12:24 PM
> Subject: [Elecraft] Power Supply
>
>
>> Would anyone be interested in an Elecraft DC power supply? It would
>> look
>> nice to have a powersupply that matches my K3!

K2QI

Re: Power Supply

Don't know about anyone else, but I'm perfectly satisfied with the performance of my 25A MFJ switching PS. It's small, light, cheap, and noise (electrical) free. The only caveat is its loud cooling fan.

James K2QI
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-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Planisky <[hidden email]>
Sender: [hidden email]
Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 11:46:43
To: Steve Ellington<[hidden email]>
Cc: Elecraft Reflector<[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply

Couldn't agree more!

I've resolved that I simply will not buy another piece of radio
equipment that has fans.

73
--
Joe KB8AP

On Aug 8, 2010, at 10:30 AM, Steve Ellington wrote:

>> ...

>> Would any one be interested either model? Any thoughts? Looking for
>> Hams
>> with an opinion.
>>
>> --
>> Nicholas W. Farrar
>> Network Engineer / IT Coordinator

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Steve Ellington

Re: Power Supply

I believe those little fans are cheaper than a large aluminum heat sink. Did
you ever count how many fans are running in the average shack? With 2 PCs
and my rig, I count 9. I use the Astron linear supply to avoid yet another
one.

Steve
N4LQ
----- Original Message -----
From: <[hidden email]>
To: "Joe Planisky" <[hidden email]>; <[hidden email]>;
"Steve Ellington" <[hidden email]>
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Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 2:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply

> Don't know about anyone else, but I'm perfectly satisfied with the
> performance of my 25A MFJ switching PS. It's small, light, cheap, and
> noise (electrical) free. The only caveat is its loud cooling fan.
>
> James K2QI
> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joe Planisky <[hidden email]>
> Sender: [hidden email]
> Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 11:46:43
> To: Steve Ellington<[hidden email]>
> Cc: Elecraft Reflector<[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply
>
> Couldn't agree more!
>
> I've resolved that I simply will not buy another piece of radio
> equipment that has fans.
>
> 73
> --
> Joe KB8AP
>
>
> On Aug 8, 2010, at 10:30 AM, Steve Ellington wrote:
>
>> No Fan please.... Figure out a way to cool it with heat sinks but
>> please no
>> more fans.
>>
>> Steve
>> N4LQ
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Nicholas Farrar" <[hidden email]>
>> To: "elecraft" <[hidden email]>
>> Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 12:24 PM
>> Subject: [Elecraft] Power Supply
>>
>>
>>> Would anyone be interested in an Elecraft DC power supply? It would
>>> look
>>> nice to have a powersupply that matches my K3!
>
>>> ...
>
>>> Would any one be interested either model? Any thoughts? Looking for
>>> Hams
>>> with an opinion.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Nicholas W. Farrar
>>> Network Engineer / IT Coordinator
>
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Re: Power Supply

All the fans in my station are overwhelmed by my air
conditioner and heat pump.

Sent from my iPhone

On Aug 8, 2010, at 14:07, "Steve Ellington" <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I believe those little fans are cheaper than a large aluminum heat sink. Did
> you ever count how many fans are running in the average shack? With 2 PCs
> and my rig, I count 9. I use the Astron linear supply to avoid yet another
> one.
>
> Steve
> N4LQ
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <[hidden email]>
> To: "Joe Planisky" <[hidden email]>; <[hidden email]>;
> "Steve Ellington" <[hidden email]>
> Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" <[hidden email]>
> Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 2:55 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply
>
>
>> Don't know about anyone else, but I'm perfectly satisfied with the
>> performance of my 25A MFJ switching PS. It's small, light, cheap, and
>> noise (electrical) free. The only caveat is its loud cooling fan.
>>
>> James K2QI
>> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Joe Planisky <[hidden email]>
>> Sender: [hidden email]
>> Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 11:46:43
>> To: Steve Ellington<[hidden email]>
>> Cc: Elecraft Reflector<[hidden email]>
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply
>>
>> Couldn't agree more!
>>
>> I've resolved that I simply will not buy another piece of radio
>> equipment that has fans.
>>
>> 73
>> --
>> Joe KB8AP
>>
>>
>> On Aug 8, 2010, at 10:30 AM, Steve Ellington wrote:
>>
>>> No Fan please.... Figure out a way to cool it with heat sinks but
>>> please no
>>> more fans.
>>>
>>> Steve
>>> N4LQ
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Nicholas Farrar" <[hidden email]>
>>> To: "elecraft" <[hidden email]>
>>> Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 12:24 PM
>>> Subject: [Elecraft] Power Supply
>>>
>>>
>>>> Would anyone be interested in an Elecraft DC power supply? It would
>>>> look
>>>> nice to have a powersupply that matches my K3!
>>
>>>> ...
>>
>>>> Would any one be interested either model? Any thoughts? Looking for
>>>> Hams
>>>> with an opinion.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Nicholas W. Farrar
>>>> Network Engineer / IT Coordinator
>>
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Eugene Balinski

Re: Power Supply

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Nicholas,

That would be a fine addition. Start with 25A
continuous, 30A ICAS, add a *good* front facing speaker, 2-
4 pair of Anderson power pole connectors in the rear, 1
binding post just because, an ammeter and a voltmeter,
adjustable over-voltage protection with indicator, and you
are there. Remote-sense would be the frosting on the
cake...

73,

Gene K1NR

On Sun, 8 Aug 2010 11:24:15 -0500
Nicholas Farrar <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Would anyone be interested in an Elecraft DC power
> supply? It would look
> nice to have a powersupply that matches my K3! Maybe in
> two models. First a
> QRP model super clean DC, the other a 25-30 amp model.
> Anderson Powerpoles
> on the BACK so you dont have wires bent around the back
> of the powersupply.
> I would like to see an option for a battery charge
> controller and terminals
> for an external battery.
>
> Would any one be interested either model? Any thoughts?
> Looking for Hams
> with an opinion.
>
> --
> Nicholas W. Farrar
> Network Engineer / IT Coordinator
>
> Brown Folse PACS
> [hidden email]
>

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ha4zd

Re: Power Supply

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On 8/8/2010 8:55 PM, [hidden email] wrote:

> Don't know about anyone else, but I'm perfectly satisfied with the performance of my 25A MFJ switching PS. It's small, light, cheap, and noise (electrical) free. The only caveat is its loud cooling fan.
>
> James K2QI
> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joe Planisky<[hidden email]>
> Sender: [hidden email]
> Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 11:46:43
> To: Steve Ellington<[hidden email]>
> Cc: Elecraft Reflector<[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply
>
> Couldn't agree more!
>
> I've resolved that I simply will not buy another piece of radio
> equipment that has fans.
>
> 73
> --
> Joe KB8AP
>
>
> On Aug 8, 2010, at 10:30 AM, Steve Ellington wrote:
>
>> No Fan please.... Figure out a way to cool it with heat sinks but
>> please no
>> more fans.
>>
>> Steve
>> N4LQ
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Nicholas Farrar"<[hidden email]>
>> To: "elecraft"<[hidden email]>
>> Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 12:24 PM
>> Subject: [Elecraft] Power Supply
>>
>>
>>> Would anyone be interested in an Elecraft DC power supply? It would
>>> look
>>> nice to have a powersupply that matches my K3!
>>> ...
>>> Would any one be interested either model? Any thoughts? Looking for
>>> Hams
>>> with an opinion.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Nicholas W. Farrar
>>> Network Engineer / IT Coordinator
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Jim,

I am also completely satisfied with MFJ power supply, this is the one
which is silent electrically, but do not like the noise of the fan. I
removed the top cover and it is silent. MFJ may think about making a new
cover or placing the fan 5-10 mm from the cover. This would help.

73 István ha4zd

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Re: Power Supply

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How about auto fail-over to a battery backup, with recharge
upon restoration of commercial power ?

73
K1NR
K2 6k

On Sun, 08 Aug 2010 09:41:41 -0700
Richard Hill <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Yes, that would be interesting, especially if the options
> included solar
> charge controller and generator options--a green Elecraft
> power supply
> system useful for various DXpedition, emergency and home
> uses.
>
> Rich
> NU6T
>
> On 8/8/2010 9:24 AM, Nicholas Farrar wrote:
> > Would anyone be interested in an Elecraft DC power
> supply? It would look
> > nice to have a powersupply that matches my K3! Maybe in
> two models. First a
> > QRP model super clean DC, the other a 25-30 amp model.
> Anderson Powerpoles
> > on the BACK so you dont have wires bent around the back
> of the powersupply.
> > I would like to see an option for a battery charge
> controller and terminals
> > for an external battery.
> >
> > Would any one be interested either model? Any thoughts?
> Looking for Hams
> > with an opinion.
> >
> > --
> > Nicholas W. Farrar
> > Network Engineer / IT Coordinator
> >
> > Brown Folse PACS
> > [hidden email]
> >
>

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Mel

Re: Power Supply

In reply to this post by Cookie

OK, IMHO, I don't think a non ham device needs to be on the operating position. I use a linear ASTRON with remote sensing of the voltage at the radio and a 5 Farad cap under the shelf and then the problem is solved. Good clean DC and no noise in the shack.

Mel. K6KBE

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From: Willis <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply
To: "Steve Ellington" <[hidden email]>
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Date: Sunday, August 8, 2010, 12:46 PM

All the fans in my station are overwhelmed by my air
conditioner and heat pump.

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Nicholas Farrar-2

Re: Power Supply

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Now thats what I was thinking. It would be a little expensive but I would
pay a little more for an Elecraft quality design not to mention the
powerpoles. I would want a linear power but I thought that was implied. I
don't mind if it has a fan that is a quiet as the pair on my K3 and only
comes on when the load increases. I currently use a RV battery charge
controller that does this. Its designed to charge batteries and run the DC
devises when on shore power. I go from the charge controller to a Deep cycle
gel cell to a rig runner. I have the 60amp model and I have never heard the
fans kick on.

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On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 3:19 PM, Eugene Balinski <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Nicholas,
>
> That would be a fine addition. Start with 25A
> continuous, 30A ICAS, add a *good* front facing speaker, 2-
> 4 pair of Anderson power pole connectors in the rear, 1
> binding post just because, an ammeter and a voltmeter,
> adjustable over-voltage protection with indicator, and you
> are there. Remote-sense would be the frosting on the
> cake...
>
> 73,
>
> Gene K1NR
>
> On Sun, 8 Aug 2010 11:24:15 -0500
> Nicholas Farrar <[hidden email]> wrote:
> > Would anyone be interested in an Elecraft DC power
> > supply? It would look
> > nice to have a powersupply that matches my K3! Maybe in
> > two models. First a
> > QRP model super clean DC, the other a 25-30 amp model.
> > Anderson Powerpoles
> > on the BACK so you dont have wires bent around the back
> > of the powersupply.
> > I would like to see an option for a battery charge
> > controller and terminals
> > for an external battery.
> >
> > Would any one be interested either model? Any thoughts?
> > Looking for Hams
> > with an opinion.
> >
> > --
> > Nicholas W. Farrar
> > Network Engineer / IT Coordinator
> >
> > Brown Folse PACS
> > [hidden email]
> >
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Phil Kane-2

Re: Power Supply

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On 8/8/2010 11:46 AM, Joe Planisky wrote:

> I've resolved that I simply will not buy another piece of radio
> equipment that has fans.

There are "fans" and there are "FANS"!

I just replaced my main computer which sounded like a vacuum
cleaner when it was running with a brand-new (expensive) Dell
Professional with four - count 'em - four fans and I can't
hear them at all. Hard to tell that the machine is turned on.
Ditto for the HP laptop that I use with my K2 for digital
stuff.

The only real "fan noise" is the auxiliary fan that I mounted
on top of the K2 that's controlled by the PTT circuit so it's
not going continuously. Now that one is loud......

-- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402

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Phil:
In this case, may I refer you to the hearing aid thread?
<joke>
Steve
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil Kane" <[hidden email]>
To: "Elecraft" <[hidden email]>
Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 8:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply

> On 8/8/2010 11:46 AM, Joe Planisky wrote:
>
>> I've resolved that I simply will not buy another piece of radio
>> equipment that has fans.
>
> There are "fans" and there are "FANS"!
>
> I just replaced my main computer which sounded like a vacuum
> cleaner when it was running with a brand-new (expensive) Dell
> Professional with four - count 'em - four fans and I can't
> hear them at all. Hard to tell that the machine is turned on.
> Ditto for the HP laptop that I use with my K2 for digital
> stuff.
>
> The only real "fan noise" is the auxiliary fan that I mounted
> on top of the K2 that's controlled by the PTT circuit so it's
> not going continuously. Now that one is loud......
>
> -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
> Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402
>
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