[AMPS] FCC & online Auctions

Vic Rosenthal rakefet@rakefet.com
Wed, 24 Jan 2001 21:48:45 -0800


Bob & Linda McGraw K4TAX wrote:
> 
> Now if the amp is 50% efficient it's running about 18KW input for 9KW
> out (not including the 1KW from the modified Drake L4-B).  From a 230
> volt line that's 80 amps!  How does a 50 amp breaker switch the HV
> on???  

No problem...you can get 75% efficiency in class C.  Gives 'em a distinctive
sounding signal, too.

73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA

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