Perhaps the microprocessor in the DSP is the culprit for the high power
consumption. I never considered the Argo V, K2 or 2020 to be true QRP
rigs. To me, a QRP rig is one that is simple to build, very small,
rugged, very low rx power consumption and cannot run OVER 5 watts. The
TenTec 1340 comes to mind as well as dozens of other small kits and
homebrews. I don't even consider the FT-817 to be a true QRP rig.
I'm not sure what class the Argo V fits. Certainly not QRP. There seems
to be a new class of rigs developing. Maybe we could call them "Base
Station Lites". As for the K2, the 100w amplifier is selling like hot
cakes so it's now a full blown medium power rig.
N4LQ
-----Original Message-----
From: <tlogan7@cox.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 23:27:09 -0700
Subject: [TenTec] TRX power drain on Argo 516
> Hi folks -
> I want to make sure I am understanding this correctly. TenTec's specs
> show
> that the Argo 516 draws 6A on cw TRX at 20 watt. Elecraft's K2 is
> (albeit
> about 14watts) is almost half of that figure. The SGC2020ADSP is
> somewhat on
> par with the K2. Unless there is some different means of defining the
> power
> usage, this does not say a lot for the Argo 516 as far as a PORTABLE
> QRP
> unit. Perhaps I am missing some nuance of measurement differences and
> am
> comparing apples to oranges. I'm really looking to hear that the Argo
> 516 is
> as good as we all hope, but I do have concern about that kind of power
> drainage. Could any an all share the thoughts, understanding, and
> opinions
> on this? Thank you.
> 73/Tim NZ7C
>
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