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

[Dick Dievendorff]

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 weighs
just over a pound.

http://www.gammaresearch.net/hps-1a.html

73 de Dick, K6KR




-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 7:59 AM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3: How many amps does it draw?

Hi all:

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?  I want to see "how
small" (but safe) a power supply I can use.

Thanks,
de Doug KR2Q

PS:  I already have a 35 amp supply which I'm currently (no pun)
using, but it overkill when I run qrp.
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