RE: [Elecraft] K3: How many amps does it draw?

Uh, I give up, how many? I'm guessing 3 amps or less. Does your PS have an meter on it? Can your DMM measure current? I'd like to know too, but I don't have any concerns since I'll be running my K3/10 from my Astron 20 amp supply. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 Wave 3 - -Original

Re: [Elecraft] K3: How many amps does it draw?

Here is what the specs quote: Supply Voltage/current: 13.8 V nominal (11 V min, 15 V max). 17-22 Amps typical in TX (100W). 0.9A minimum RX. Now at 5 watts...I dunno. One of the ways you can find out is...of course...put an amp meter in line with the rig. If you don't have one, c

Re: [Elecraft] K3: How many amps does it draw?

Harbor Freight stores have a good little DMM for $4. On sale they are $2. Yes, they work. Jerry W4UK At 11:41 AM 2/19/2008, Lee Buller wrote: Here is what the specs quote: Supply Voltage/current: 13.8 V nominal (11 V min, 15 V max). 17-22 Amps typical in TX (100W). 0.9A minimum R

Re: [Elecraft] K3: How many amps does it draw?

Thanks Dick. My error...poorly worded. By "small," I mean AMPS, not physical size. Sorry! de Doug KR2Q On 2/19/08, Dick Dievendorff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This isn't a direct answer to your question, Doug, but if you're looking for > a physically small supply, consider the Gamma Research

Re: [Elecraft] K3: How many amps does it draw?

Doug Zwiebel, KR2Q, posed the following... Wondering if anybody has measured this... I have the K3 with the KPA3, but I run it almost all the time at 5 watts output (5.0 setting). What is the max amps that this configuration might draw, assuming a good SWR and a normal voltage (indoor) supply?

RE: [Elecraft] K3: How many amps does it draw?

This isn't a direct answer to your question, Doug, but if you're looking for a physically small supply, consider the Gamma Research HPS-1a. It has enough current capability for 100-watt transceivers using intermittent duty cycle modes (SSB & CW). It is about the size of a thick pocket book and wei

Re: [Elecraft] K3: How many amps does it draw?

To: "DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 9:25 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: How many amps does it draw? > Doug Zwiebel, KR2Q, posed the following... > > >Wondering if anybody has measured this... > > > >I have the K3 with th

Re: [Elecraft] K3: How many amps does it draw?

Hi Bob: I'm curious about one thing. In the K2 we can cut back on receive current by menu selections for things like FD on battery power. Is there any plan for such a capability in the K3? 73, Bob N6WG I kinda doubt it. If I recall, we discussed this (among FTs) early on and it was decided th