I bought a used Icom-m710 SSB and it didn't come with any of the necessary accessories to get it up and working. So I started looking for a power supply, and the manufacturer of the radio recommends their PS-66 DC-DC converter for a 24 volt setup to drop it down to 13.6 volts. New, it COSTS ABOUT $1100!!!!!!

Anyone know of a cheaper way to do this?

Jean

Just one idea... How about a dedicted 12v battery for the SSB. Then
use a smaller down converter (not sure if you can find a 24v -- 12v
charger or not...). The battery handles the high current drawns
during trans,, and then the 12v battery can 'recharge' between usages.

-al-


On Mon, 3 Apr 2006 20:44:46 +0100, EASI54
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I bought a used Icom-m710 SSB and it didn't come with any of the
necessary accessories to get it up and working. So I started looking
for a power supply, and the manufacturer of the radio recommends their
PS-66 DC-DC converter for a 24 volt setup to drop it down to 13.6 volts.
New, it COSTS ABOUT $1100!!!!!!

Anyone know of a cheaper way to do this?

Jean

Depends on your equipment specification.
If your equipment draws less than 10A,
you can try DC-DC chips.
There are various IC chip that converts from voltage to voltage. They are
easily available nowadays.

Not sure if it works on your system.
You can give it a try.

For a start you can try the following web on voltage conversion information,
to source for your needs,
http://www.siongboon.com/projects/20...c-dc_converter


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"EASI54" wrote in message
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I bought a used Icom-m710 SSB and it didn't come with any of the
necessary accessories to get it up and working. So I started looking
for a power supply, and the manufacturer of the radio recommends their
PS-66 DC-DC converter for a 24 volt setup to drop it down to 13.6 volts.
New, it COSTS ABOUT $1100!!!!!!

Anyone know of a cheaper way to do this?

Jean


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EASI54

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EASI54 wrote:

bought a used Icom-m710 SSB and it didn't come with any of the
necessary
accessories to get it up and working. So I started looking
for a power
supply, and the manufacturer of the radio recommends their PS-66 DC-DC
converter for a 24 volt setup to drop it down to 13.6 volts.
New, it COSTS
ABOUT $1100!!!!!!

cheaper way to do this?

Numar makes some really nice 24-32Vdc to 12Vdc@35Amp Marine
DC to Dc Converters, for about half that price. You actually may
only need a 20Amp version for that Icom Radio, which will be a bit
cheaper.

Bruce in alaska
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Check out Powerstream DC/DC converters. They have 24/12 models up to 40
amps continuous, 80 peak for under $200. You would probably be fine with
the 40 amp peak model that can handle 30 amps for 10 minutes and 20
continuous for $136. http://www.powerstream.com/dc-buck-boost.htm

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"EASI54" wrote in message
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I bought a used Icom-m710 SSB and it didn't come with any of the
necessary accessories to get it up and working. So I started looking
for a power supply, and the manufacturer of the radio recommends their
PS-66 DC-DC converter for a 24 volt setup to drop it down to 13.6 volts.
New, it COSTS ABOUT $1100!!!!!!

Anyone know of a cheaper way to do this?

Jean


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EASI54