Yaesu: Yaesu FT-2900r Power Supply

[lpt423]

What would be the best budget power supply for this radio? I will be only using it in the shack. A battery recommendation for this would be nice too.

 

[Gunnar_Guy]

What's your budget?

I got a little Powerwerx supply some time ago in a trade and I'm pretty impressed. It would be a little overkill power-wise for just a 50W VHF radio, but too much is usually just enough in the long run.

Powerwerx 30 Amp Desktop DC Switching Power Supply with Powerpoles [SS-30DV] - $119.99

It didn't replace my Astron at home, but I trust it enough that it's part of my go kit and having front Powerpoles is very handy for that.

 

[N4KVE]

In the past, I have purchased a used Astron SS-30 for $75, a used Samlex 1223 for $50, & a new MFJ 4230MVP for $85. All have been EXCELLENT power supplies. I have never used any on HF, only VHF/UHF.

 

[Gunnar_Guy]

My main power supply is an SS-30, I can vouch that it's a solid power supply and doesn't make any offensive noise on HF for me (but I'm not chasing weak signals too often). I've used Samlex at work, also a fine unit.

 

[N0IU]

You probably won't like this answer, but going "cheap" on the power supply might not be the best way to go. At 75 watts, this radio will draw approximately 15 amps (according to the manual) so you will probably want to get a 20 amp power supply so you are not pushing it to its limits.

My personal recommendation is to get an Astron power supply. (DISCLAIMER: I do not work for Astron or any dealer that sells Astron equipment). I have had the same Astron 35 amp power supply for nearly 25 years and it still functions just like the day I bought it.

They make 2 20 amp power supplies, 1 regulated and 1 switching (Well the switching power supply is 25 amps). They both have a street price of $120.00. The regulated power supply is big and heavy. The switching power supply is much smaller and lighter. Some people claim that switching power supplies are electrically "noisy", but this has not been my experience when you buy quality gear.

No, these are not "budget" power supplies, but if buy one of these, it only hurts once! Make the investment now and could very well have a power supply that will last for decades.

 

[Gunnar_Guy]

What N0IU says is absolutely true! So far everything that has been recommended are 23A or higher.

 

[N4GIX]

I bought this 30 amp switching power supply for a portable repeater I'm currently building. It's just over twice as much capacity as the equipment actually draws, but barely gets warm even after the repeater has been in nearly constant use for several hours. In fact, the internal fan has only switched on one time during testing, and that for only a few minutes.

The only "downside" is that you have to supply your own power cord, but then who doesn't have a few old computer or monitor power cords lying around? :lol:

30 Amp 12 Volt DC 13 8V Regulated Power Supply for Ham Radio CB US Seller | eBay?

 

[N4KVE]

I've heard great things about this amp, & seller.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/36-Amp-10-1...d3bc998&pid=100005&rk=1&rkt=6&sd=361459714560

 

[cmdrwill]

I've heard great things about this amp, & seller.
36 Amp 10 15 5 Volts 13 8 Ham Radio Power Supply 12 Volt Real USA Megawatt® | eBay

Same here.

 

[TheSpaceMann]

I've had excellent results with that radio using a Jetstream JTPS31MB! Less than $100, and zero noise on HF.

 

[N4KVE]

I've had excellent results with that radio using a Jetstream JTPS31MB! Less than $100, and zero noise on HF.

And that's exactly the same power supply as my MFJ 4230MVP.

 

[marksroberson]

I got a RadioShack 22-508B at a local RadioShack on sale when it was closing, I run my FT-2900R and a TYT TH-9800on it, works just fine

 

[N4GIX]

I've heard great things about this amp, & seller.
36 Amp 10 15 5 Volts 13 8 Ham Radio Power Supply 12 Volt Real USA Megawatt® | eBay

The which is pretty much the same power supply that I linked to, without the Trademarked "MegaWatt" logo...

 

[KB4REA]

I've used the MFJ 4230MV (same as the 4230MVP model mentioned by Moonboots but with power connectors on the back instead of the face).

It's been a great, compact and silent power supply for my 2900 and now my 8800. Fan turns on when you first power up the unit, then silent. It's the only time I hear it. Highly recommended. $90 shipped from HRO.

 

[K5MPH]

You probably won't like this answer, but going "cheap" on the power supply might not be the best way to go. At 75 watts, this radio will draw approximately 15 amps (according to the manual) so you will probably want to get a 20 amp power supply so you are not pushing it to its limits.

My personal recommendation is to get an Astron power supply. (DISCLAIMER: I do not work for Astron or any dealer that sells Astron equipment). I have had the same Astron 35 amp power supply for nearly 25 years and it still functions just like the day I bought it.

They make 2 20 amp power supplies, 1 regulated and 1 switching (Well the switching power supply is 25 amps). They both have a street price of $120.00. The regulated power supply is big and heavy. The switching power supply is much smaller and lighter. Some people claim that switching power supplies are electrically "noisy", but this has not been my experience when you buy quality gear.

No, these are not "budget" power supplies, but if buy one of these, it only hurts once! Make the investment now and could very well have a power supply that will last for decades.

NOIU is right,i have two of these radios and use a 40 Amp power supply,i never use it at high watts is nice to know you have what you need if and when you will need that much power at any giving time......