Power supply for incoming KX3

[VE3WDM]

I have a small desktop regulated power supply rated at 13.5 volts DC nominal, 3.0 amps max continuous, 5.0 amps max. Can I use this to run the KX3 while it's desktop? The max output will on the KX3 will be 5 watts QRP.
Mike
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[va3bxg]

that is exactly what i am doing


and it will give you 12 watts or less if you want




On 12-09-16 9:14 PM, Mike Weir wrote:

> I have a small desktop regulated power supply rated at 13.5 volts DC nominal, 3.0 amps max continuous, 5.0 amps max. Can I use this to run the KX3 while it's desktop? The max output will on the KX3 will be 5 watts QRP.
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[Matt Maguire]

The only concern is, if it is a switch-mode power supply, then it may generate some RF hash. Other than that, it should be fine.

73, Matt VK2ACL.

On 17/09/2012, at 11:21 AM, Robert Galambos <[hidden email]> wrote:

>
> that is exactly what i am doing
>
>
> and it will give you 12 watts or less if you want
>
>
>
>
> On 12-09-16 9:14 PM, Mike Weir wrote:
>> I have a small desktop regulated power supply rated at 13.5 volts DC nominal, 3.0 amps max continuous, 5.0 amps max. Can I use this to run the KX3 while it's desktop? The max output will on the KX3 will be 5 watts QRP.
>> Mike
>> VE3WDM
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[Don Wilhelm-4]

Mike,

Usually, I recommend a 6 amp power source for a transceiver that is
rated for the range of 10 to 20 watts, your power supply will do fine at
the 5 watt level.  It even may do 10 watts with no problem, but I try to
rate things conservatively.  My politics may be liberal, but the
electrons get a conservative consideration.  Hey, it's an election year
and I have not yet made up my mind :-)

73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/16/2012 9:14 PM, Mike Weir wrote:
> I have a small desktop regulated power supply rated at 13.5 volts DC nominal, 3.0 amps max continuous, 5.0 amps max. Can I use this to run the KX3 while it's desktop? The max output will on the KX3 will be 5 watts QRP.
> Mike
> VE3WDM
>

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