[Elecraft] KK7P DSP module for K2

[Dave]

An extra 7 mA for DSP doesn't sound like a problem at all...

Dave, G4AON
K2 #1892

----- Original Message -----
From: "Lyle Johnson" <wa7gxd@fidalgo.net>
To: "Julian (G4ILO)" <g4ilo@qsl.net>; "Elecraft List"
<elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2003 12:07 AM
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KK7P DSP module for K2


> Hello Julian!
>
> > If it is disabled, how much power does it draw (I'm wondering
> > whether it is possible to disable it so as not to increase
> > the drain during battery-powered operation.)
>
> Since several poeple asked about this, I have taken a hard look at things.
> I just finished testing a software routine that can put the unit in a mode
> that effectively bypasses it.  The audio path is still through the DSP
> module.
>
> The current drain drops from about 65 mA to under 10 mA under these
> conditions.  I measure between 4 mA and 8 mA, so 10 mA should be a safe
> number.
>
> I know 10 mA is still a power drain, but do you think this level of
current
> drain would be acceptable?
>
> 73,
>
> Lyle KK7P