[Elecraft] KX-3 TX current draw?

[Drew Arnett]

Walter,

50 MHz TX constant 4 W carrier measures 13.53 V on DMM (outside the DC
power plug), 13.3 V on KX3 meter, 2.9 A on KX3 meter and 1.6 to 1 VSWR
on KX3 meter.  Microwave dummy load with BNC to N adapter.

I didn't measure all of this when the rig was new, so have no baseline
to know what is normal.  :-(

Thanks,

Drew
n7da

On Fri, May 8, 2020 at 11:19 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