"Rob" wrote in message
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The TRUTH is it takes a 20 amp supply unless you buy a cheap ass radio
shack
or pyramid power supply ....20 amps is what you need if you want to
transmit.

Yes, since I used my IC-718 for transmitting as well as listening, I needed
a good power supply and my local dealer recommended a Samlex 1223 (23 amp
supply)... no problems, no noise, worked great... I think it cost me $100,
if I recall correctly. It has a very small footprint, and is very light.

The Astrons are also decent power supplies. The reason I chose the 1223 over
an Astron was because I had limited space in my radio room at the time and
the Astrons sold at my local dealer were larger and cost more $$.

Jackie