Thanks, Butch, and have fun this afternoon!

73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

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From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2012 2:22 PM
Subject: Re: anyone know what the current draw is for TMV7A on high power?


>I don't remember, but I'd guess fairly similar to your 71.  I'd guess
> ten amps.
> 73
> Butch
> WA0VJR
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> Wallace, ks.
>
>
> On Sun, 8 Jan 2012, Tom Behler wrote:
>
>> 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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