Convert PC Power Supplies for use by Ham Radio Part I

This is a slide show overview prepared by Scotty showing his work with converting PC Power supplies to ham radio use presented at the August 2007 FSARC meeting.

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[Garry Brewster]

Well presented, I've downloaded a schematic diagram of a SMPS, found that most are all close' if not, identical ', your description is absolutely well done, presently I'm breaking down a monitor, there's some 'mean voltages at the rectifying end,(Au domestic 240V~ac ) outputs are 7, through to 800 V-dc, .and high current, Components is what I'm after, making sure to ground-out anything that may lead to " melt - down " e.g. Fly Back T-Former, ... cheers ,73's thanks for your tips/ideas

[smi2le4thecameras]

True Technical Knowledge. SALUTE jerseyj69

[OK2BCK]

interesting. I was expecting more on the filtering and shielding side but obviously that was not an issue

[tube1aka1valve]

Very good explanation of switchers, I worked for a power supply co. testing and t/s and you were very thorough. I run a rig with a commercial switcher but modifying was an option. 73

[gchenley]

Very nice video, thanks

[delawarej]

It can be converted with about $5 in parts.

[oobx]

Thanks for putting this together! I'm very thrifty and wondered what would be required to do this.

[James Kelly]

Nice video, very imformative.

73's

[Karmaceutical420]

I was looking to do this myself and this is the first helpful information I could find. Now I know what is involved. Thank you for great Vid!

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