Power Supply Question

[KC2UGV]

Wall Warts make noise but, from a completely non-scientific standpoint, I have a number of PC's and when running they haven't interfered with my radio; the real issues are 'Regulation' and risk.

Do *I* want to hook my $900.00 radio up to a $40.00 ebay "deal" or, spend money on a "Name Brand"....decision, decisions......

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Concur. The main problem with the PC power supplies is that they supply 12V, when you really need 13.8V. And, the regulation isn't too good once you get a high current draw, so the V drops to about 10.1-9V, so your radio doesn't work right (If at all).