120 vs 240

Posted by on Jan 25, 2011; 5:53pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/120-vs-240-tp5959816.html


I think that the argument of 120 volts compared to 240 volts is no longer and
issue.  Modern day houses and circuits require that 120-130 volt outlets provide
at least 20 amps.  Now, a reasonable 500 to 600 watt amplifier (such as the
AL811 and AL-811H, the SB-200, some of the old Yaesu amps) would run fine on
today's 120 volt circuit.  We do this all the time with portable heaters, window
AC units (about 8 amps) etc.  The amp is not going to be pulling 20 amps at
120-130 volts.  I think there is an average there on CW and SSB.  RTTY...of
course power down.  But, I am sure that this is really a non issue.

Lee


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