Palstar PS-30M Power Supply
Palstar PS-30 Power supply review, this is really a must have in the ham radio shack! This power supply is also known as the Manson EP-925.
The palstar power supply is a very reliable supply and is very well built and is very heavy! It has a really good feel to it and I have used mine for about 18 months now with no issues at all! The supply has two meters on the front to show amps and volts. It also has short circuit protection built in so it’s very safe too!
The max amps it can provide is 30 amps which will run a 100w HF radio no problem, I am a foundation licence holder so I am only allowed 10w but I had two radio’s hooked up to the Palstar power supply and it managed this with ease.
The power supply also has a over current warning indicator so it will warn you so your mind is at ease, there is a cooling fan located at the back of the supply which comes on when needed automatically but is very loud! (But you get used to it) you can always attach a PC fan to the outside of the unit to blow cool air in to it continually so that the main fan doesn’t come on as much. I much prefer this type of power supply as appose to a switch mode supply.
Also on the front are the terminals to connect your radio to which unscrew very easily so you can attach the power wires and screw the terminals in and they will be very safe.
Sorry this isn’t a very technical review, it is just meant to be my personal opinions and views regarding the power supply. Overall I really like this Palstar PS-30 Power supply, it does exactly what it says on the tin! If you are looking for a built to last power supply then this really is for you, they are quite expensive (about £100) but I feel it is well worth the extra money over a switch mode supply! I have a little bit more information on my ham radio accessories page that might be useful to you.
Thanks very much for taking the time to read my review and I hope you have found what you are looking for. Please see my ham radio page too! Thanks again!
Here are some of the tech specs:
Palstar PS-30M: Variable Voltage Power Supply
Input voltage: 220/240V AC
Output voltage: 3-15V DC adjustable
Current: 25/30A Max.
Noise and ripple: 10mV RMS
Thermostatically controlled fan
Volt and current metering
Over current warning indication
Short circuit protection
Weight: 8.58kg
Size: 150 x 145 x 300mm