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September 7th 03, 09:20 AM

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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

Rick,

If it's any help, the spec for the National NCX-5 on a 117 or 234 volts
AC supply is 150 watts receive, 365 watts transmit, the TX is rated at
200 watts PEP input on SSB and 200 watts on CW. A Swan 350-C draws 250
watts average or 600 watts peak power, with input powers to the PA stage
of 520 watts PEP and 360 watts on CW (seems a bit low on AC wattage to
me, but that's what the book says). Both these transceivers have
external PSUs, either mains or 12 V DC. I have the specs on the Swan
500-C and Heathkit HW-101 if required.

73,
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Roger Basford
(G3VKM)