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[bschmeltz]

I am thinking about getting the magnum s-3 350. What size power supply will i need to run it as a base station.

 

[Nick23]

Are you going to hook it up to an amplifier?

 

[bschmeltz]

It comes with a 350-400 watt amp built in the radio. I was also thinking about the Galaxy DX 98VHP with also has a amp built in but its only a 200 watt built in amp.

 

[M0GVZ]

It'll need one hell of a big one. My Kenwood TS480 running 200W draws 41A.

In regards to the difference between the 350W of the Magnum and the 200W of the Galaxy, it is half a S point to the receiving station. You have to decide whether all the cost and hassle of the extra power is worth it as you could be looking at replacing/redoing absolutely everything except the antenna. If there's any weaknesses at all especially in the antenna install, 350W will show it up.

 

[ND88]

get the 98VHP.

 

[bschmeltz]

I am gonna get the 98vhp. What size power supply you think it will talk to run it? a 50 amp at 13.8 volts?

 

[M0GVZ]

Yes. It draws 45A. With the money you've saved not having to buy a humongous PSU for the Magnum and not having to replace all your coax, buy a beam

 

[Spiderleggs]

I use a vhp as a base and use a 30a switching supply that I paid $29.95 and no problems for 1.5 years.

 

[bschmeltz]

Thanks for the help guys.

 

[pistolpete54]

I am gonna get the 98vhp. What size power supply you think it will talk to run it? a 50 amp at 13.8 volts?

My Magnum S3-175 shows using only 16 amps according to the meter on my ALINCO DM-330MVT Power Supply and I have no problem running it into that 30 amp supply.