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MegaWatt vs. Chinese Imitation 30 amp switching power supply comparison

Been awhile since I've been here, but I run my FT 450d on a megawatt 30 amp PS, and no problems here, my radio performs well on it....the fan inside the PS is quite too....
That's great news!!
I just bought one yesterday and am expecting it to arrive early part of next week..
Sounds like a very nice power supply and has a lot satisfying owners..
 
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Been running the S400-12 for a while now on an Icom 746. I've also used a 2 pill Toshiba 2879 amp on it as well. It stays on most of time I am home. I just unplug it when I am at work or leave the house for a long duration. The thing has been flawless thus far and no hash on any freq that I am able to receive with my radio. Glad to have it and wouldn't hesitate to purchase another. Next one will be the S700-12. That is if the one I have ever quits! Great product and the support is above and beyond what most would get elsewhere IMO. Keep up the great work Megawatt!!(y):)
 
Next one will be the S700-12. That is if the one I have ever quits!
Dude you are going to be waiting for a while. I recently ran my S400's in what might have been considered to be abuse. Full load 24 hours a day I used them to electrolysis away rust on three sections of a Rohn tower. The process worked great and the power supplies had no detrimental effects. Back on the work bench power radios and amplifiers.
 
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Anyone had the fan start making noise and if so how you fixed it? I have the 36 amp megawatt. Thanks.
Sometime when dust or dirt get in the fan bushing is can make noise. A drop of oil on the bushing will fix it or you can PM me and I will take care of it. All the units will soon be equipped with a duel ball bearing fans. Just testing is now.
 
Mine makes a noise every once in a while like the fan is out of balance. Tap it a few times and it goes away. Only does this when the fan is dirty. I blow the unit out and it works flawlessly again!! But yes the fan could be a bit more quiet. Not that it's that bad, but it's just a touch louder than I would like it to be. As far as performance, the s400-12 has been a workhorse for me and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another if I needed it!! Freer supplies with feet CS!! Hard to beat that!!!
 
Mine makes a noise every once in a while like the fan is out of balance. Tap it a few times and it goes away. Only does this when the fan is dirty. I blow the unit out and it works flawlessly again!! But yes the fan could be a bit more quiet. Not that it's that bad, but it's just a touch louder than I would like it to be. As far as performance, the s400-12 has been a workhorse for me and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another if I needed it!! Freer supplies with feet CS!! Hard to beat that!!!
How
much do they run?
 

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