Tom,

According to the  text manual I have, current draw on TX is a max of 
20.5 amps for the 100 watt version and 41 amps  for the 200 watt version.

Draw on RX is 1.5 amps or less (no signal).

73, Steve KW3A



On 4/27/2014 6:51 PM, Tom Behler wrote:
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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
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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
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> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
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