[Elecraft] [K3] Power supply rating

[Mike]

Thanks, Cookie -

Actually, from traveling with photo gear, I think your 20 foot estimate is under...

I'm going to try and find a case that will hold the K3, a small power supply, and my 
flaptop computer.
On 12/28/2011 2:11 PM, WILLIS COOKE wrote:
> My K3 with two receivers draws about 2 amps on receive.  It drew a bit over 1 amp 
> before I installed the second receiver. For transmit at 10 watts I would ad about 3 
> amps to that.  Two layers of bubble wrap would not be enough for MY K3.  I use a 
> hard side fiber-glass brief case with enough padding to keep the K3 from sliding 
> when I carry it in my truck cab.  For checked baggage on an airline think pad for 
> throwing 10 feet unless you mark is fragile.  In that case, think 20 feet.  Make 
> every effort to avoid possible impact which will push the knobs toward the face of 
> the transceiver.  I would not like to test how much impact the tuning knobs on the 
> encoders would stand.
> Willis 'Cookie' Cooke
> K5EWJ & Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart
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> *From:* Mike <nf4l at nf4l.com>
> *To:* Elecraft List <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:09 AM
> *Subject:* [Elecraft] [K3] Power supply rating
>
> I need to take my K3 to class. I'll need just enough oomph to talk to the serial
> port. What would be the minimum rating for a PS? Any suggestions for a small packable
> one?
>
> Would a couple of layers of bubble wrap be sufficient for packing the rig in checked
> buggage?
>
> 73, Mike NF4L
>
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