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

[Tom Hammond]

Hi Bob:

>I'm curious about one thing.
>In the K2 we can cut back on receive current by
>menu selections for things like FD on battery power.
>Is there any plan for such a capability in the K3?
>73, Bob N6WG

I kinda doubt it.

If I recall, we discussed this (among FTs) early on and it was decided that
since the K3 was designed NOT as a 'portable' rig, and that given it's
circuit architecture, it was not all that feasible to attempt to effect
significant savings with regard to operating current.

Wayne may want to elaborate, but this is how I recall the discussion going.

73,

Tom