[ICOM] Current consumption of IC-7000 when OFF?

D C _Mac_ Macdonald k2gkk at hotmail.com
Tue Aug 6 16:42:39 EDT 2019


I believe MOST current rigs have their final amplifier stages' "collectors" permanently and directly connected to the power cord.  Any leakage in one of those devices can run a vehicle battery down fairly quickly.  Even the vehicle clock has SOME current drain.  I use a "Battery Minder" (somewhat better than a "Battery Tender") to keep my trailer brake controller, IC-2820, and IC-7016 Mk II from deadening the battery in my 1999 GMC Sierra 2500 pickup if it is not going to be used within a couple of days.

73 de Mac, K2GKK/5​
Since 30 Nov 1953​
Oklahoma City, OK​
USAF, Retired ('61-'81)​
FAA, Retired ('94-'10)​



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