[Elecraft] K3 voltage under load

[S Sacco]

Harris -

This is likely due to "I squared * R" losses in your DC cable; the voltage
is being reduced by the resistance of the cable.   I had the same problem.

How long is it?  What gauge is it?  Are there any fuses or other items
in-line with it?

73,
Steve
NN4X



On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 2:07 AM, Harris Leck <vk6av at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I am running my K3 off an Astron RS-35M. No load voltage at the rig is
> 14.0V (per the K3 display). Running approximately 100W this reading drops to
> 12.3V. Is this the norm? BTW current reads just under 18 amps. The amp meter
> reading on the Astron is way off.73 Harris K9RJ
>
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