[Amps] Current draw at 110 volts for SB-200 and SB-1000
Martin J. Morgenbesser
w7mjm at arrl.net
Thu Dec 2 20:20:15 EST 2004
I'm thinking of acquiring an SB-200 or SB-1000.
While I realize that it's preferable to power the SB-200 and SB-1000 amps
from a 220 Volt AC line, I don't currently have 220 service in my shack.
What I do have is a 110 Volt 15 Amp line.
My transceiver, lights and laptop together draw maybe 5 amps from the line,
so I wouldn't want the amp to draw more than 7 or 8 amps.
In your experience with these amps, how much RF power out can I run them at
while keeping the amplifier's 110 volt AC line current draw below 8 amps?
Eventually, I'll probably install 220 service in the shack, but I want to
know if I can use these amps in the interim with only a 110 volt AC line.
Perhaps I should be looking at the Ameritron AL-811 amps which are rated at
8 amps of AC line current draw for 110 volt service?
Your thoughts and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
73 de W7MJM
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