Just one idea... How about a dedicted 12v battery for the SSB. Then
use a smaller down converter (not sure if you can find a 24v -- 12v
charger or not...). The battery handles the high current drawns
during trans,, and then the 12v battery can 'recharge' between usages.

-al-


On Mon, 3 Apr 2006 20:44:46 +0100, EASI54
wrote:


I bought a used Icom-m710 SSB and it didn't come with any of the
necessary accessories to get it up and working. So I started looking
for a power supply, and the manufacturer of the radio recommends their
PS-66 DC-DC converter for a 24 volt setup to drop it down to 13.6 volts.
New, it COSTS ABOUT $1100!!!!!!

Anyone know of a cheaper way to do this?

Jean