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Review Summary For : Astron RS-20M
Reviews: 26MSRP: 130.00
Description:
13.8 VDC, 20 A Linear Power Supply (with separate volt and amp meters)
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.astroncorp.com
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
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N2UOG Rating: 2007-03-04
Excellent Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I've had this power supply since first licensed in 1993 and it's been running perfect ever since. I use it to power up my Icom 275-H FM 2 meter radio 100 watt radio. Works great!
W6TH Rating: 2006-12-04
Subject to RF Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I have been using this Astron RS-20M power supply with an end fed half wave antenna for 20 meters. The power supply kicks off when on 20 meters running over 50 watts due to RF getting into the supply. This happens only on the 20 meter band and no problem on any of the other bands.

As I key the transceiver the volt meter kicks up to 14.3 volts, the power supply turns itself off. This function is normal and is protective of my radio not to take a higher voltage which can damage my transceiver.

This problem is not of the power supply and shows it is doing its job; therefor I give the supply a 5.

Some say the meters are not popular to them, but I love the way the current meter fluctuates back and forth when keying, keeps me amused, HI. This supply gives the service and is handsome on my operating table. Sold all my Switching supplies and no hash with this baby.
73
N4MWY Rating: 2006-08-26
it powers my Icom IC 7000 Time Owned: N.A.
Does a fine job-no problems. I have it powering my Icom IC 7000 which is mostly used as a 2 meter rig and a backup hf rig.

Like having the meters although usually there is nothing going on for them to tell me about.

n4mwy
NS6Y_ Rating: 2006-06-12
Sits here and powers my radio Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
What can I say? It sits here and powers my radio. My floppy drive lives on top of it. The meters tell me what's going on (typically not much) and it doesn't buzz or anything. My laptop is about 2 inches away from it, no problems. My rig is about 6 inches from it, no problems. I say, don't fool around, just get an Astron.
KG4NCK Rating: 2005-07-22
Long-Lasting Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Been using the same Astron RS-20M for over 15 years without a single problem. Still looks and works like it was new.
CLEBOT Rating: 2005-05-24
Built like a tank! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Wow! Before I even opened the box, I was impressed with how heavy this thing is!
It got even better after I opened the box. This thing is built like a tank.
Both meters (a big selling point for me) are very sensitive…I could see the needle deflect just by adjusting the display dimmer on one of the radios I have hooked up!
I am not running any transmitters off of this, but I do have several scanners, receivers and accessories hooked up to it, and this supply doesn’t even break a sweat. It doesn’t even get warm to the touch after being on several hours.
When the unit is turned on, it is rock solid…no hum, no “Bang!” at startup, just smooth, clean, quiet power.
The only thing I have found wrong with this supply is the ac power cord receptacle. It seems a little loose and unsecure, like a good jolt could break it loose.
However, this supply isn’t going anywhere once I get it in its final location, so I am not too worried about it.