[Elecraft] KX-3 TX current draw?

[Walter Underwood]

What voltage? What frequency?

It will pull more current at lower voltages. The power stages are less efficient at higher frequencies, especially 12m and up.

wunder
K6WRU
Walter Underwood
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http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)

> On May 8, 2020, at 4:19 PM, Drew Arnett <arnett.drew at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> What do you see for current draw on the KX-3?  Manual says 1 to 2 A typical.
> 
> I'm seeing 3 A at less than full power on one band.  Yikes!  Makes me
> wonder if the repair shop is open?  Elecraft website says hunkered
> down and mostly work from home.
> 
> Thanks and best regards,
> 
> Drew
> n7da
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