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Reviews For: Jetstream JTPS28

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Review Summary For : Jetstream JTPS28
Reviews: 34MSRP: 79.95
Description:
25/28 amp power supply. 25 amp continuous / 28 amp peak.
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.jetstream-usa.com/jtps28.shtml
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K0UC Rating: 2008-06-09
Nice little power supply Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I don't know why I put up with the big old clunker linear supply as long as I did.
This thing works great.

Like the meter lights. Like the cig. lighter jack. Adjustable voltage is nice...has a detent where 13.8 is. Handy!

Fan Noise is very minimal. RF noise is nil that I've seen.

I too wish the binding posts were in back, but no big deal. My fan (and the LED) are always on..even with little or no load. Not sure why, but don't care much.

As usual R&L got it here quickly and safely.
WB2FTX Rating: 2008-05-29
Great, wish I found it sooner Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I purchased a Jetstream JTPS28 power supply from R& L Electronics. I did this with a small amount of hestitancy because of my previous experience with switching power suppilies.. I had two Radio Shack 25 amp units that generated a large amount of RF hash across the HF spectrum... I also used a linear Astron RS-20A suppy but that failed in use on my Pactor MBO (24/7 operation) after three months.

I installed the Jetstream supply 12 hours ago...
It is still cold to the touch in a 75 degree F environment...I have seen no RF hash and the voltage stabilization is excellant.

Highly recommend this to others... the price is certainly good when you compare it to similarly rated linear supplies.
K7TEM Rating: 2007-12-22
Nice little supply Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I bought my JTPS28 in the summer of 2007. I wanted to say the supply works great and the company R&L Electronics was great to deal with. I had it sent to the wrong address by mistake and they did everything they could to help me find it. Would recommend this supply to any HAM wanting a small great working supply.
AE6RF Rating: 2007-12-22
Great LITTLE power supply Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I got REALLY tired of lugging the linear power supply around for my portable contest station.

The little Jetstream JTP28M was just what the doctor ordered. Four pounds and quiet as a mouse on RF.

One of those things that "just works."
KF4KQI Rating: 2007-12-01
A steal! Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
This was the first power supply I have bought in a long time, and I am glad I did. It is "almost" silent, my nearby computer completely drowns out any noise I would ever hear from it's fan.

I have not found any birdies or hash from this power supply on HF as of yet. The few I have are still there on battery power, so the JTPS28M passes the grade.
Nice to have meters, variable output, and a cig lighter adapter.

Only thing I wish it had were posts on the back of the unit. I hate having wires out the front, though I do have them folded up under the unit it self, it is a hassle that you think could be avoided.
KB5DRJ Rating: 2007-09-17
Great! Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I also have the M version with meters. No problems whatsoever. Fan is quiet. No RF hash. Runs really cool. This is my first Jetstream product and I'm glad that I bought it.
AI4ZL Rating: 2007-08-26
Working Great Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I have the JTPS28M, with the Voltage and Current meters. I have a FT-857, AT-100Pro and IC-2200H Running from this supply. No issues with birdies, or voltage fluctuation.
The only thing I wish to see improved is for the cooling fan to be off until the temp rises a bit. Its just as loud as most standard 80mm computer fan.
VE6JJO Rating: 2007-08-10
Does what its supposed to Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I have the metered version, the "m" model. Excellent unit, very quiet. Runs cool even at 22 amps output.
W4BYE Rating: 2007-06-01
Very pleased! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I currently own the JTPS28M, which is the version with meters. Though I've only owned it for a few days, I'm very pleased. Its very small footprint works great in my station. Basically, it does what it's supposed to do. At full RF output (100 watts), there is no drop in voltage, no flickering on the meters...seems to be rock-solid. The fan is VERY quiet - much more quiet than the fan on my computer. Seems to be a great product. If I encounter any problems over the next few months, I will update my review. Otherwise, I give this PS my highest recommendation.
VE7REN Rating: 2007-01-31
excellent Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
this p.s has been excellent. super quiet,with cig adapter built in on front for accesories. fan light,and extra hookups on back of unit. no current noise whatsoever. i own astron and samlex supplies also,but for the price, i am going to get another one for backup.139.00 canadian for this baby,compared to a samlex sec-1223 for 189.00,or astron for 270$! you cant go wrong with this product!!!!well done jetstream!