Amperage for the KX3 when using an external power supply

[Joshua Gould, K8WXA]

How many amps is the KX3 designed to take.  I know the voltage is up to 14,
but I can't seem to find anything on the amperage.

I have an Astron SL-11R that powers my FT8800 and was hoping that I could
continue using the supply with the KX3...

Thanks,
Joshua Gould
K8WXA
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[Phil Wheeler-2]

 From the specs in back of manual (p. 52):

8 V min, 15 V max. 1 to 2 A typical in transmit;
150 mA minimum receive, typical
(backlight off, preamp off, no signal)

I'd use a 2-3 A, 13.8 VDC supply. Your Astron
should be more that sufficient.

Phil w7ox

On 5/21/14, 7:12 PM, Joshua Gould wrote:
> How many amps is the KX3 designed to take.  I know the voltage is up to 14,
> but I can't seem to find anything on the amperage.
>
> I have an Astron SL-11R that powers my FT8800 and was hoping that I could
> continue using the supply with the KX3...
>
> Thanks,
> Joshua Gould
> K8WXA

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