[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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