Yup, Steve, my thinking exactly.
So, I've decided to run the packet set-up on its own supply.
Actually, I run my TS590 and TMV71A on the RS35, with the thought that I
wouldn't be using them both simultaneously, but sometimes it has made me
wonder whether I ultimately want to get a bigger supply for those two main
rigs here in the shack.
73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2012 12:56 PM
Subject: Re: anyone know what the current draw is for TMV7A on high power?
> Tom,
>
> I don't know the answer to your question, but I'd tend to use a separate
> power supply for your packet radio. My reasoning is this: Even though
> your
> radios may not all be operating simultaneously, the packet radio may
> decide
> to transmit when something else is on, which may cause you to exceed the
> current handling capability of your supply. I only run two radios on the
> same supply when I am absolutely certain that they will not be
> transmitting
> simultaneously. Thus, for example, my TS2000 and my TS590 share a supply
> because I never run both radios at the same time. My TM-V71A has its own
> supply because I could conceivably be transmitting on it at the same time
> as
> I'm using the 590 or the 2000. Not likely, I admit, but possible, so I
> don't take the risk.
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2012 10:36
> Subject: anyone know what the current draw is for TMV7A on high power?
>
>
>> Hi, all.
>>
>> Does anyone know what the old Kenwood TMV7A draws in terms of amperage
>> when
>> transmitting on high power?
>>
>> I looked on icanworkthisthing.com, but the manual there omits the
>> specifications section.
>>
>> I would suspect the current draw on high power is about 12 or 13 amps,
>> but
>> am not totally sure.
>>
>> I'm getting packet radio set up here, and am trying to decide whether I
>> can
>> use the 7A for packet with my RS35 power supply, and the rigrunner, or
>> whether I need to give the old 7A it's own separate power supply.
>>
>> Currently, my rig runner and Astron RS35 powers my TS590 and my TMV71A,
>> plus
>> a few accessories, but obviously, everything is not operating at the same
>> time.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
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