[Elecraft] questions

[Phil Kane]

On Sat, 11 Mar 2006 12:16:57 -0800, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:

>A supply rated for 20 amps intermittent commercial service (ICS), as
>recommended by Elecraft, will handle the K2/100 just fine. The actual peak
>current at 100 watts will vary from about 15 to 18 amps depending upon the
>band since there are small changes in efficiency. A popular example of a
>linear supply is the Astron 20A or 20M (M has volt and ammeters). Of course
>a higher current rating is fine too, and some operators prefer larger
>supplies so they can run several rigs from one source. Others prefer the
>redundancy of more than one supply if their total needs grow beyond the
>capacity of the 20 Amp supply.

  On that theme, Ron....

  I have plenty of capacity (45 A supply, Group 31 battery) but my
  12V distribution panel has two BlueSeas breakers (UL/USCG rated)
  available - one at 30A and one at 15A.

  In your not-so-humble opinion, which would be better for hooking up
  the K2/100 directly?  I really don't want to tear apart the distribution
  panel to put in a 20A breaker if I can avoid it.  I would be running
  the rig for SSB, data, and a little CW (call me Philistine!!) but
  rarely at full power.

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   73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane

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