Re: "Hybrid" Power Supply--is this a bad idea?
Posted by 4Z5TO on Jan 25, 2010; 9:34pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/Hybrid-Power-Supply-is-this-a-bad-idea-tp4453756p4456890.html
Hi,
The Gamma is my primary PS on my K3 (don't own a K2). Never had a problem with it since I've been using it almost a year now. That being said, you have to understand its limitations: SSB, it's great and gets out 100w; AM, reduce power down to 70w-80w; Digital modes & some high speed CW can drag it down if you don't lower your ERP a bit. You might try uping your CW speed if you can
! Once again this is with my K3, K2 might be different.
The dual voltage capability of the Gamma was one of its biggest selling points for me.
A side note - 25 amp breakers/fuses are a good idea to install on the power lines to the radio since there is no breaker/fuse in the unit itself.
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/Hybrid-Power-Supply-is-this-a-bad-idea-tp4453756p4456890.html
Hi,
The Gamma is my primary PS on my K3 (don't own a K2). Never had a problem with it since I've been using it almost a year now. That being said, you have to understand its limitations: SSB, it's great and gets out 100w; AM, reduce power down to 70w-80w; Digital modes & some high speed CW can drag it down if you don't lower your ERP a bit. You might try uping your CW speed if you can
! Once again this is with my K3, K2 might be different.
The dual voltage capability of the Gamma was one of its biggest selling points for me.
A side note - 25 amp breakers/fuses are a good idea to install on the power lines to the radio since there is no breaker/fuse in the unit itself.
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