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

[Darwin, Keith]

Uh, I give up, how many?  I'm guessing 3 amps or less.  Does your PS
have an meter on it?  Can your DMM measure current?

I'd like to know too, but I don't have any concerns since I'll be
running my K3/10 from my Astron 20 amp supply.

- Keith N1AS -
- K2 5411.ssb.100 -
- K3 Wave 3 -

-----Original Message-----
> On Behalf Of DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL
>
> 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.