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Re: Tiny 2A Variable Regulated DC Power Supply - Performance ? Quality?

Nick-WA5BDU
 

That's pretty tempting.  And the meter is a nice touch.  Just adding a meter to my existing bench supply would cost more than that.

Sometimes a boost regulator can be handy -- if you have a rig that gets fussy when the voltage goes much below 12V or even 13V and you're using an AGM battery a boost to a constant 13.8V can be helpful.  I got this one that I like a lot:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-DC-Converter-QS-1212CCBA-80W-Power-Supply-Auto-Boost-Buck-80W-CC-CV-Charger-/251166639333?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a7ab2c4e5

More money, but rated 80W and it comes in a nicely made metal box.

72,

Nick, WA5BDU


On 3/29/2013 8:57 AM, trf1923 wrote:
 

OK, guys! I guess I've been living under a rock for too long.

This morning I just stumbled onto this listing from eBay for an inexpensive, tiny - and I mean SMALL power supply module from China with digital r/o, 2 amps (perfect for QRP), and fully adjustable. I feel kinda small myself right now, I didn't even know this sort of QRP friendly stuff was even out there. The winning bids for these modules seem to be under $20 w/ FREE shipping from Hong Kong. Without the digital r/o, some modules of this sort are selling in the TWO dollar range.

Have you used one of these modules? What are your experiences - any good? I just can't believe the price/ performance ratio - let alone the size of these things!

LM2596 Power Step-down Module DC 4.0~40 to 1.3-37V Adjustable + LED Voltmeter

<http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lm2596-power-step-down-module-dc-4-0-40v-to-1-3-37v-adjustable-led-voltmeter-2A-/300735862768?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item46054117f0>

72
Bruce - KKoS
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