I think it is less then 2 amps.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 6:38 AM
Subject: Re: Icom IC703 Questions


> you can get the 706 down to 5 actually, but the problem is if you want to
> run it off battery or something, the amperage draw even on receive is 
> quite
> a bit.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gerry Leary" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 7:43 AM
> Subject: Re: Icom IC703 Questions
>
>
>> If you are going to consider the 703, I think you should look at the
>> 706mkiig.  You can turn it down to 10 watts, and I don't think they have
>> any
>> issues.
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Eric Clegg" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 7:01 PM
>> Subject: Re: Icom IC703 Questions
>>
>>
>>> Thanks John for the info.
>>>
>>> I'm going to call around to HRO tomorrow and see if they have any 703
>>> radios
>>> left.
>>>
>>> I was always horrified at the price of that Icom to computer interface.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>>
>>> Eric
>>> KU3I
>>>
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