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Can anyone suggest a "quiet" solid state power supply what doesn't have any rf hash for use with a f

Member ✭✭
edited June 2020 in FLEX-6000 Signature Series
Looking for a quiet ss power supply thats not a noise generator.  These flex radios are showing me all the noise I have had but no longer able to ignore.  Somethings seen can not be unseen  Btw I am looking for a solid state instead of a linear power supply for portability.  I know one can't beat a linear ps for quietness

Thanks Lawrence

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  • Member ✭✭✭
    edited January 2017
    By their very design all switching power supplies generate RF noise. Some of the better ones allow you to tune the switching frequency so that the noise is outside the ham bands. I can't recommend specific models as I long ago changed out all my switching supplies for linear ones
  • Member ✭✭✭
    edited June 2020
    I am having good luck with the Alinco Dm330. So far I have not been able to detect any hash or PS generated carriers except for way below the AM Broadcast band. As I begin applying Howard's techniques for quieting the station even further, and the power company continues its work, I am considering moving to an AGM battery and supply isolator. Detected noise will help make that final determination.
  • Member ✭✭
    edited November 2017
    +1 on the Alinco.

    I used to use an Astron SS-35, but it started generating noise, so I shelved it.

    Jim
  • Member ✭✭
    edited September 2015
    a battery is a great choice for that scenario (when portable)
  • Member ✭✭
    edited March 2017
    Flex radio sells the Astron ss-25 so they should be able to comment on it. I have been told that it runs quiet only switching the fan on when needed. RF wise it is supposed to be "clean".
  • Member ✭✭✭
    edited February 2019
    Pretty good results with the Astron supplies. I did sand off the paint at metal to metal points to make them better shielded. Same at grounding lugs inside.

    PS - I did ultimately go linear, but more as a response to my neurotic obsession with every last dB of noise. The Astron 35A Switcher was just fine.

    I blame Howard for my toroid and grounding therapy. <g>
  • Member ✭✭
    edited December 2019
    I'm using a 32amp Alinco. It appears to be very quiet, rf and sound. It has a handy 13.8 volt . So far I've not seen a birdie that I can blame on the PS.
  • Administrator, FlexRadio Employee admin
    edited December 2016
    If you do as George describes and re-tighten all the screws inside the chassis every few years, the Astron SS supplies are fairly quiet.   However, I do only use linear supplies in my shack.
  • Member ✭✭
    edited June 2017
    I bought an MFJ-4230MVP 30A switching for the FLEX 6300 a year ago. It is NOT made by MFJ but they relabel and carry it. Liked it so much I bought 2 more for other rigs. -Dave
  • Member ✭✭
    edited January 2017
    I heartily recommend the Alinco DM-330 series. I have, with the oldest being over 10 years old. No RF hash detectable. 73, Ray, K9DUR
  • Member ✭✭✭✭
    edited June 2020
    I also recommend the Alinco DM-330, my particular one here is the DM-330FX, It has a noise offset adjustment just in case but I have not had to use it. 
    73's
    Bret, WX7Y

  • Member ✭✭
    edited September 2015
    I have 3 samlex 1223's running in my shack very quiet
  • Member ✭✭
    edited September 2015
    I want to also strongly recommend the Alinco DM-330MV.  I have used them for years and they have become my first choice for home and away.
    73,
    Barry - W4TGA
  • Member ✭✭
    edited February 2017
    Thanks all.  i will look at the Alinco.  


  • Member ✭✭
    edited September 2017
    Use Astron SS-50 for each rig. Always have placed RF choke on power lead just as the cables leave the power supply. Powerful and lightweight. use it for equipment making sensitive noise measurements.
  • Member ✭✭✭
    edited February 2017

    Also use a DM-330-MV which created significant noise at 80M and below, however

    Open it up and do as George suggested.  Grounding the chassis (small external binding ****) made a significant difference.  Also use it to charge/maintain a battery that runs the 6700.

  • Member ✭✭✭
    edited February 2019
    Looks like a lot of us have batteries running our rigs. With something like a PWRGate in line, it's nice peace of mind when running remote and does help with noise.
  • Member ✭✭
    edited June 2016
    I also highly recommend the Alinco DM330MV.  It has a knob to "tune out" any birdies, but I've watched the waterfall and panadapter, and don't see any birdies at all while cranking that knob.  I *DO* have some regular birdies that come from my CABLE INTERNET CONNECTION.

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