Should be the same as the TS-590, unless you have the 200-watt version of 
the TS-480 that does not have the built-in tuner.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2014 6:51 PM
Subject: TS480 Current Draw


> Hi, all.
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> I am going to be re-vamping my ham radio  setup out at the RV this summer,
> and was wondering if someone happens to know the amperage power draw for 
> the
> TS480.
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> I'm looking for the non-transmit amperage, plus the maximum amperage if
> transmitting in CW or RTTY mode at 100 watts.
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> For some reason, the text version of the manual that I have only gives me 
> a
> partial list of specifications, and current draw is not one of them.
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> I can obviously approximate, but the actual figures would be preferred.
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> I'm trying to figure out the best power supply arrangement to have out at
> the camp site.
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> I'll also be using a TMV71A for VHF and UHF, and am trying to see if one 
> of
> my power supplies will be enough to power both rigs.  This assumes, of
> course, that I'll not be transmitting with both the TS480 and TMV71A
> simultaneously.
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> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
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