[Elecraft] k3 current

[TL_Netvision]

Hi all

 

I am trying to understand power consumption of a 100W K3 (new synth., tuner
off, no 2nd receiver) at various output-power levels. 

 

1.       Voltage read by the rig is 13.6-13.8 V at all times (power
dependent).  This is OK.

2.       Current as indicated by the rig at 4 power levels (band dependent):

A.      10W:  3.6-4 Amps

B.      13W: 9-9.5 Amps  

C.      50W: 13-15 Amps

D.      99W: 21-22 Amps

 

Is this OK or normal?

 

Thanks in advance, 

Isaac, 4Z1TL



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