I get about 4.5mA with my K3/100 powered off. Assuming you've checked the obvious (i.e. that there's nothing else connected to the power supply), is it possible your ammeter is defective or needs new batteries?
73 -- Joe KB8AP On Jan 17, 2011, at 4:12 PM, Ralph Parker wrote: > I thought I'd check to see how much current my K3/100 draws under various > operating condx (for battery powered QRP portable operation, etc.). > > What the heck is drawing 1.7 amps when the front panel power switch is off? > > VE7XF ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
