I have several 1223¡¯s. One powers my 590s, the other powers the CS800D and IC-2730A at home. The third is in a remote shack in town that I have set up that I occasionally pack the 857D to because I can play with antennas there that I can¡¯t in my condo.
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On Jan 20, 2024, at 13:33, Leonard K. Pennock <leonardpennock@...> wrote:
?Samlex SEC-1223 or Powerwerk SS-30DV are both physically small switching power supplies that will provide all the power you need for the 857 and other 100W HF radios.
Leonard K. Pennock
AD7AS
Those who walk bravely through life, unafraid of loss or failure,
find that they very rarely lose or fail.
On 1/20/24 12:18 PM, Patricia KI7IEE wrote:
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Hi folks. I have 6x 12v10Ah batteries that I rotate in my go-pack, and I have a dedicated LiFePo4 charger to top them off. I attach my radio's powerpoles directly to the batteries and can switch them out fast. That system works great on the road or in the shack... but I've been doing more work in the shack than on the go lately. So I've been considering getting an AC power supply. My dedicated shack space is small so I'd prefer something on the smaller/lighter side. I assume anything that can power the 857 will also work for the 817.
The FP-1030A the official recommendation per the 857 manual, costs about $250-300 US. DX still sells them.
Pros: Bespoke specs, reliable performance, V / A meters. Cons: Price, bulk, weight.
For the 817 I've found used Yaesu FP12s and FP4s can be found for $50 or less.
Pros: compact, affordable, and reliable (if intact). Cons: Underpowered for the 857 past QRP.
Any recommendations for a compact / affordable / reliable alternative for both radios would be greatly appreciated...
PS: Of course I meant DC power supply... those fat fingers are hard at work today!
Patricia KI7IEE
