Harris - This is likely due to "I squared * R" losses in your DC cable; the voltage is being reduced by the resistance of the cable. I had the same problem.
How long is it? What gauge is it? Are there any fuses or other items in-line with it? 73, Steve NN4X On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 2:07 AM, Harris Leck <vk...@yahoo.com> wrote: > I am running my K3 off an Astron RS-35M. No load voltage at the rig is > 14.0V (per the K3 display). Running approximately 100W this reading drops to > 12.3V. Is this the norm? BTW current reads just under 18 amps. The amp meter > reading on the Astron is way off.73 Harris K9RJ > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
