[TenTec] Power supply for Orion? amperage?

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Hi Sergio. Amperage draw depends on the load.  According to the meters on the Astron, my Orion draws just under 18 amps at 100 watts into a 50 ohm "dummy antenna."  It draws a bit more when the SWR goes up, and goes to about 23 amps into a reactive 25 ohm load with an indicated 5:1 SWR. 

73  Pete Allen  AC5E



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> In reading the QST review of the Orion it mentions 17.4 amperage comsumption. On 
> the other hand Tentec mentions 25 Amps. I wanted to know what can be used?
> Thanks! ae4to
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