[TenTec] TRX power drain on Argo 516

[n8coo@juno.com]

Maybe this has already been answered by someone, but it was explained to
me (as best as I can recall) that the Argonaut V is NOT being marketed or
represented as a low-power consumption rig.  It takes some horsepower to
operate the DSP and the other features it has. Ten Tec was not aiming the
rig towards the backpack-type radio crowd, and I was told their market
research indicated that wasn't the direction they needed (wanted) to go,
or words to that effect.

  I operate mobile/portable sometimes but power consumption is not
particularily a consideration for me within reason.  I guess it depends
what your definition of portable is.  Just like camping...nowadays I do
mine in a travel trailer, not a tent hi hi  Oh, I don't own an Argonaut V
- "yet" but would have no qualms over purchasing one when the time comes.

73 de Mark N8COO

On Tue, 3 Dec 2002 23:27:09 -0700 <tlogan7@cox.net> writes:
> 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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