Re: Pyramid PS-36kx power supply
I don't have a manual for this power supply and the power supply states to check the manual if the light comes on and buzzer sounds. I had the power supply on, running a Galaxy 2517 CB, which draws 3 amps and a 100 amp Texas Star amplifier, which draws about 5 amps. Can you tell me why this happened and what it means. Thanks
Hi! I saw your question, and maybe this will help. I also have a Texas Star 100w amp, and this same power supply. Even though the nominal draw for your equipment is way below the rated amp flow of the power supply, when you key up, and the output on the amp is at max, you are drawing the limit of your power supply! Try running this setup at a lower linear output. You don't need the full 100 watts to get out! 60-80 watts is aplenty! You should start at a low output, and slowly increase the output(while keyed up), untill the power supply starts to complain.(buzzer/light). This is what your limit will be. The only other cure, is a MUCH bigger power supply. Unfortunately, I cannot afford a 60-90 amp supply, so this is what I am forced to do to use the one we have. Also,keep your cb's output very low when using the linear amp. These amps are supposed to get a low signal from your radio, or the linear amp is overdriven. (noisy and unstable. Hope this helps you! 73's to you! jimsjinx
I don't have a manual for this power supply and the power supply states to check the manual if the light comes on and buzzer sounds. Does this sound as if he was asking how much power to start with. No!!! He said he was operating his equipment and the power supply failed. He wants to know WHYYYYY. If you're going to respond, READ THE QUESTION FIRST!!!!!! Must be a " I'm to smart for the CB crowd" ham operator...
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if you have no power on both the radio and the amplfier then your power supply is deffective
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