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| Reviews Summary for Astron RS 35A |
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Reviews: 63
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Average rating: 4.8/5
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MSRP: $150.00
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Description: 13.8 volt 25 amp continuous 35 amp peek rated Power Supply
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More info: http://www.astroncorp.com
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KE5LDO
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 11, 2008 16:54
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10 years and 2 Hurricanes later
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Mine has been excellent. Two moves, survived Rita and Ike, and still going strong, as well as being in storage several weeks in that time, just keeps purring along.
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KC7CRR
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 11, 2008 16:39
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Totally Reliable
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I think I bought my Astron RS-35A back in 1996. Unlike other users, I have always turned mine off when not in use. Consequently, mine should be almost like new after all these years! Sometimes it does thunk when turned on, but a heavy stapler and an unused 2 meter rig sitting on top of it have cured the problem.
It has powered numerous 2 meter rigs, HF rigs, and other ancillary amateur equipment over the years with never a complaint. I wish all electronic gear were this reliable.
Don't hesitate to add the RS-35A to your station.
73, KC7CRR
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W2BLC
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 11, 2008 13:25
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Like a Timex
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Mine has been running since the early 80s with only a few days off when on vacation. QUALITY!!!
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G7TPL
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 11, 2008 10:55
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if Carlesberg made supplies....
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I love this supply.
it's been under my bench for 10 years, never gets turned off, never fails, supplies 30 amps easily.
superb.
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KD8BZY
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 13, 2008 00:09
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Oustanding overall
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have had extensive electronic experience. These Eham reviews have proven very helpful to me in my purchase decisions of new, to me, Ham equipment for our ( my new XYL and my) shack. I have learned to reference these reviews before each purchase and am so far being directed well. Therefore, as well, I wish to contribute. After reading this flamingly good and extensive set of reviews I decided to buy a RS-35A off Ebay. I bought it primarily to power our new Christmas gift for each other - the FT-950 we will order first of December.
The first thing I did upon receipt of supply was power it up unloaded and check voltage. It read 2 millivolts low of 13.8 volts (practically right on the money). I was using a HP bench DVM which I have confidence in. Next I removed the cover to take a look. I was pleased and respectful to find all was tight and only the transformer bolts needed just a little re- tightening. All other hardware seems to have retained fit from expansion and movement cycling. Of all I noticed I saw only one thing of displeasure to me. The regulating circuit board had not been cleaned of the rosin core flux residue left from soldering. This to me is not a killer but my instructors would never have permitted that, nor would I from myself or others followng my direction.
This old brute really does act like a fire and forget power supply. I am finding myself forgetting to turn it off even when I leave the house for a couple days. She is not noisy and likes living anywhere out of sight where she has reasonable breathing room. I do admire her simple beauty of rock solid design and construction.
To date I am only running my 2 meter rig off her as the FT-950 is yet to come. Consequently the max current depended upon is only about 6 amps now but her voltage deviates not a millivolt under this load.
Thanks to all for helping me decide on a great linear power supply at a just price.
73 and good DX.
KD8BZY
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K1FPV
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 3, 2008 17:44
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Dependable, rock solid and QUIET !
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've owned 3, RS-35A power supplies, one for over 10 years. They are in use almost daily and never had a bit of trouble either. They are reliable and quiet! The RS-35A is a linear supply. WXØB I suspect was testing a model other than the RS-35A. I too have done extensive testing for FCC as well as CE compliance. The RM-35A is a solid, reliable and quiet supply that I would buy again!
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KE4GRP
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 3, 2008 12:01
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Keeps on ticking
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Have had mine on continously for over 10 years. What more can I say.
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W4GPL
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 3, 2008 09:36
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Hard to get excited about a power supply, but it's great!
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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It's a work horse. Does everything you'd expect. Great quality, would certainly buy again. Don't waste your money on the cheaper brands, you'll regret it. Powers my TenTec Omni VII at 100w + my 2 meter Icom mobile + my scanners.
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W4RIG
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 17, 2008 12:17
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Excellent Work Horse
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have owned and used this power supply for 9 years with a history of great reliability and confidence. It provides the power for several pieces of equipment and has been a solid performer. I can recommend this power supply without reservation.
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FP5CJ
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 9, 2007 06:21
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tough enough!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have been using the astron 35 AMP's since a few years, and I use it along with an IC 703 to power a 12V solid state AMPS, giving even up to 300 W HF output on 80 meters ssb!
so tough is the right word!!!
73
JP
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