Oh come now, it's not that bad. I used the 516 @ 5 watts all day (CW) using 7 AH batt in the field. It works great with the VBWFP. Lot's of fun really. Better than being inside on a nice day! (smile) Ron wb1hga "CW, an esoteric experience" Ron Zond wrote: > Hi > > If you do the Argo V portable, beter take good batteries. RX draw is 955 ma. >