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

[DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL]

Thanks Dick.  My error...poorly worded.

By "small," I mean AMPS, not physical size.  Sorry!

de Doug KR2Q

On 2/19/08, Dick Dievendorff <dieven at comcast.net> 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 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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