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Reviews For: Alinco DM-330MVT

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Review Summary For : Alinco DM-330MVT
Reviews: 161MSRP: 219.95 Street $169.95
Description:
Specifications: Input voltage: AC120VAC(MVT) / 220VAC(MVZ) Output voltage : 5 to 15VDC variable Output voltage variation: less than 2% Protection: short-circuit, Automatic current limiting over 32A, over-temperature Output current: 32A(max), 30A(continuous) Ripple: less than 15mVp-p at rated load Fuse: 8A Meter: single volt/current meter, back-lit Size: 175(w) x 67(h) x 165(d) mm Weight: approx. 2 Kg
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.alinco.com
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
151614.4
DZRTRAM Rating: 2008-08-07
Great! Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
Small footprint, small size, quiet. The backlight is green and too dim to read in the dark without staring at it, but I don't know why I'd want to read it in the dark anyway. However, I do wish I could give it a 5- so I could register my complaint about the backlight. But it isn't enough of a problem to take it down to a 4. If Alinco would fix this to a brighter light, the unit would be a 5+.
WD1W Rating: 2008-07-29
Plus and Minus ... Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
This supply does what it is supposed to ... and barely gets warm. It's an attractive unit with multiple output choices (a big plus). Two things I wish I knew before purchasing this unit are the backlit meter is nothing like all the pictures you see ... bright and lit with white light. It's green light and so dim the meter isn't readable in the dark ... very disappointing. Secondly, I assumed attached power cords went out years ago. I guess I didn't ask the right questions before purchase.
KB1OSI Rating: 2008-07-20
Amazing and Versital Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
This power supply is amazing. It is built like a tank, and can put out more power then I could ever need. The preset voltage feature is a really big help so that I don't accidently bump the voltage control. It is 2 times as expensive as some fixed voltage power supplies, but it is higher quality, and extremely lightweight. Alinco thought of everything when designeing this power supply, from the power available at the front of the PS, to the backlight on the analog meter, to the switching frequency contol. It is great for electronics experimenting, too, because it is variable voltage. I would highly recommend it to any, even if they would just use is for electronics experimenting.
ZOULAS Rating: 2008-04-26
Great Little PS Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I read many reviews on power supplies. I wanted something reliable, and realitvely samll/light. This PS fits thye bill. Overall ergonomics are great, backlit meter a plus. Four outputs (only supply that does this!). Quality construction. Made in JAPAN! (not korea/malasia/taiwan/china). I would not consider any other. $150, woth every penny.
WB6MND Rating: 2008-04-09
Wonderful Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
This is everything a power supply should be, but most aren't. First, it's small and light, doesn't take up much space and can be carried along on a trip without a problem. Second, it's acoustically dead quiet, unlike many power supplies, which create fan noise, hums and buzzes. Third, unlike many switchers, it doesn't generate noticeable RF noise pollution (and I use open line, not shielded coax); the ARRL switching supply reports show that its RF noise level is much lower than other switchers. It's versatile because there are three separate power connections. A great job on this powerful little supply, Alinco.
KB4BJM Rating: 2008-04-09
I'm hooked Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
This is my first Alinco purchase. I picked it up used and in great shape. I really like it for it's size and well thought out user design.I like being able to hook up in the front and rear.It is running my whole station with no issues at all.
K2TV Rating: 2008-03-21
Excellent supply Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I bought this supply to power my spare/back-up Alinco DX-70T and have been using it for over three years now with no problems. It has powered quite a few rigs since I've owned it and no problems were encountered even while operating contests and RTTY. The only place that I see any of the "birdies" that other users complain about is on 160 meters and they are very low in level. The noise offset control moves them out of the way when chasing the DX on 160. The supply operates very cool in temperature even when using it running a 100 watt rig. A nice feature is that like most switching supplies, it will operate with a wide range of AC power variations both voltage and frequency with no problem. This lends itself for operating DX'peditions and Field Day where generator loading variations can cause havoc with a linear supply. It is also a nice looking supply if that is important to you.

AD5SX Rating: 2008-03-06
Has played well for me Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I've used this power supply for over 4 years without any issues. Like all my gear it is grounded. I put my Astron RS 35A on the shelf when I bought this PS. It supports a TT Jupiter, Kenwood TS480 and a Icom 207. Nice product.

73,

Paul
AD5SX
KE7FPM Rating: 2008-03-06
very noisy on HF Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Its a nifty little power supply but it is extremely noisy on the hf bands.Ive had 2 switching supplies now and they are both noisy on hf..Do not buy a switcher if you are serious about your hf operattion. I replaced mine with an astron. Yes its big, and heavy, but no more annoying noises on hf...
W4HKL Rating: 2008-03-06
Great Power Supply Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I bought both mine from a fellow on Ebay that refurbishes them (and replaces the 2 conductor non-grounded cord with a 3 conductor cord - the singe shortcoming of a stock DM-330.)

Regardless of it being an Icom V-8000 at 75 watts on 2 meter FM, or a contact on 160 meters at 100 watts, neither power supply gets more than slightly warm to the touch. That's it. I've experienced no birdies, either.

My review will simply be this: I bought one and three months later I bought another. End of story.

- Steve, W4HKL