Heathkit HWA-17--1

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

Name/Title

Heathkit HWA-17--1

Description

Mobile Power Supply for HW-17

Category

Power Supply

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Heath Company

Date made

1968 - 1970

Dimensions

Height

2-1/2 in

Width

4 in

Length

7-1/2 in

Weight

3 lb

Valuations

Value

$24.95

General Notes

Note

A simple switching power supply designed to provide all required voltages for the HW-17 in mobile operation. Based on a proprietary potted transformer similar to those used in the HP-13 series. See HW-17 for additional discussion. Input voltage: 12 to 15 VDC, negative ground Input current: 10 amps maximum Operating temperature range: 10F to 122F High voltage output: 380 VDC, no load; 340 VDC @ 150 mA Ripple: less than 1% @ 150 mA Duty cycle: 50% Switching frequency: about 2500 Hz Size: 4 wide x 7.5 long x 2.5 high; Weight: 3 lbs Solid State: diodes: (2) silicon diodes #57-27 transistors: (2) 40050 #417-90 Photos, general information and specifications from "Heathkit: A Guide to the Amateur Radio Products," by Chuck Penson, WA7ZZE. Used with permission.