Efficiency is an interesting point in a linear amplifier. As the linear is “efficiency” modulated when it is driven to full power output it does in fact approach the 70% efficiency level of a class C amplifier. Not quite but it closes in. The 30% to 50% rating a linear amplifier normally receives is more of an average number which approximates the SSB talking power efficiency.
Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI > On Nov 9, 2018, at 1:37 PM, Don Wilhelm <[email protected]> wrote: > > Jim, > > That 11 amps would sound more reasonable to me if you can say that the base > K2 is being powered separately, but I would expect something closer to 50% > efficiency rather than 66%. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [email protected]
