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Do any of you know what the 110 VAC power consumption range is for any
of the older 100-percent-tube-type SSB/CW 100-200 watt class
transceivers?

I'm looking for the peak power consumption when transmitting CW.

Thanks...

Rick WA1RKT

You maximum power consumption will be when you are transmitting - right?

DO the napkin rough math. P=IE ... this is still on the amateur exams --
or maybe the memorize the multiple choice answers is a popular approach.

200 watt RF transceiver. No conversion is 100%, for this exercise -
let's assume a 50% efficiency to RF output.
So that would require 400 watts of power -- at 110 VAC about 4 amps
plus other devices drawing current (usually less than 1 amp).

Less than your toaster in the kitchen.

gb