[ARC5] AVA-126 power requirements

[Jack Antonio]

In standby, 1.8A.  In trasmit 7.4A according to the book.
Since there is no dynamotor, starting surge won't be a problem.

Mine draws about a half amp more than that. Probably due
to a modification. In mine the 0Z4 rectifier was changed
to a 6X5 with dropping resistor. I tried putting putting
the 0Z4 back, but the supply simply wouldn't make any voltage.

Hopefully the vibrator is good, they are high on the unobtanium
list.

Jack Antonio
WA7DIA


On 4/27/2025 3:46 PM, Craig Cantwell via ARC5 wrote:
> Anyone know off hand what the current requirements are for the AVA-126 
> power supply at 12 VDC? I need to find a second power supply for the 
> bench. as my big Motorola supply is 220 and I don't have that capability