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Review Summary For : Astron RS-50M
Reviews: 31MSRP: 240.00
Description:
Power Supply. 13.8v nominal with volt/amp meters.
Product is in production
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K5ADF Rating: 2009-02-08
Solid performance Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have a RS-50M connected to my UHF/VHF rigs (IC821H, ID800, IC207 and peripherals and never had a problem in the 10 years I have owned it. I have a West Mountain PWRGate attached to a gelcell battery for backup in case of power outage.

I have a RS-70M that I use to power my HF station (IC756Pro) and peripherals. I have had it for ten years aolso without any problems. I had a TS690S before the ICOM.

These two power supplies are rock solid and operate continually as I seldom turn them off. I am very satisfied.
VE3RAW Rating: 2008-07-14
Rock Solid Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have two Astron RS-50M Power Supply’s as well as a 20M, and am looking at a 70M. These supplies never fail, and simply keep on running.

Output is solid, with no flucuations at all.
They are built to take the punishment of day to day use. Output is clean and silent. What else could you ask.
WB9YCJ Rating: 2008-04-03
Definition of reliability Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Nuff said!
KE4ZHN Rating: 2008-04-03
Solid as a rock! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Ive had mine for about 14 yrs now. Never had one bit of trouble from it. Bought it brand new and have been happy with it since. Built like a tank.
WB1GRB Rating: 2006-10-01
Over all this is a smooth, strongly built pleasure to own. Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I've owned two Astron VS-50M Power Supply’s since 1985 and they have never failed me. It thumps when you crank it up, and sometimes the neon light in the rocker flickers but the power is never lax, or fluctuating. These things are built like tanks, and can take the punishment. So far, they have proven to be clean running silent provider that is willing to power nearly anything from imported 12VDC linear amplifiers and has seen rigs come and go through this shack but my Power Supply will always remain.

I found the voltage meter slightly overzealous in reporting - 13.00vdc on the VS-50M meter is closer to 12.72vdc in actuality. The Output Voltage is adjustable from 12-15 volts. Current limit is also adjustable from 1.5 amp to full load. The amperage meter of the unit stayed +/- 5% over the entire scale of usage. Over all this is a smooth, strongly built pleasure to own.

J/S WB1GRB / John Sabini
NE0P Rating: 2005-12-02
Foolproof Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I have the RS50A version without meters. Not much to say about it. Turn it on and leave it on. Runs forever with no problems. This is one part of the shack you don't need to worry about.
W5ZZQ Rating: 2005-08-08
One of the best Time Owned: more than 12 months.
The RS-50M is one of the best power supplies that I have owned. No problems at all........
KB0GU Rating: 2005-05-05
Work Horse Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Had mine now for ten years, works fine. Early on I noticed it would not supply under load of transceiver tripping the transceiver into reset mode. Opened the case and noticed the soldering not all that good. Resoldered joints, tightened screws, and it worked ever since. Had I not had this problem I would rate a 5 out of 5. This supply has been on continuously since I purchased it with only brief exceptions.
N2NFG Rating: 2005-04-04
15+ years now Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I've had my 50M for better than 15 years, in almost continuous operation. Did a recommended mod with bypass caps when I first got it, other than that, never had it open. Right now it runs two HF radios, a two meter rig and a couple of accessories. It's been on a few field days and countless contest weekends, never a problem, never gets more than slightly warm. I expect it to be running just as well 15 years from now.
N8EKT Rating: 2005-04-04
MADE RIGHT IN THE USA Time Owned: more than 12 months.
BUILT TO LAST QUALITY COMPONENTS AND BASIC CIRCUITRY COMBINES FOR MANY YEARS OF TROUBLE-FREE OPERATION.