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AB0KD
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 30, 2011 13:23
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Problem free operation
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Problem free since 1982 when purchase for use with an IC-22U. It is the main supply for the 22U and since the mid 2000s an FT-817 and occasionally a TH-D7A and TM-D700A.
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W6TH
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 17, 2007 12:29
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Awfully great
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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Yes, thought I would say awfully great as the RS 12A is a great performer as I have two of them. Works great with my Icom IC V8000 with full 65 watts output. I also have others including the RS 20M. All have the 10K resistor modification for battery loaf and protects the LM723 voltage regulator. Should any need repair, they are easy to repair and a surplus of parts along with page after page of repair information.
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WN7L
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 31, 2007 16:14
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Can't beat it!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have operated my RS-12A since 1975. Do they ever give up the ghost? I have used it to power 2 meter rigs for much of the time I have owned it. I expect my Astron VS-35M to last just as long, but I won't be able to verify the outcome since it is in its first year of operation and I am in my 65th.
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KA2RVO
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 16, 2006 12:32
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20 years old and still working
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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It's over 20 years old, does it's thing and never gives me any trouble.
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K5YC
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 15, 2004 22:46
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BUILD LIKE A TANK!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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have been using one now for 12 years. No trouble.
Just sits there and does its thing. Don't ever
worry if it will work or not. I placed a small
muffin fan behind it to stay cool, but really
not needed. I run a CB, police scanner, and other items on the supply. Tried other brands
but for the best use Astron.
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WR2W
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Rating: 4/5
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May 18, 2003 16:44
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A Solid Good Performer
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I use the RS-12A for my Cobra 148-NW-ST CB radio with not problems. I heard that, hi hi, but I still have non-ham friends I talk to on CB. The only thing I don't like is the plastic screw type power cord terminals. They should be checked for tightness once in awhile as they seem to loosen probably from the slight PS vibration. They are hard to hand tighten because they are mounted soo close to the heat fins on the rear. To use a pliers would probably break them.
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