that was my point, AB2TC is in the US - wouldn't you all have 120v? 99% of dwellings here have the standard 220v, very few have 3 phase 440v and then only for some specialist equipment. confused 73 de M0XDF -- They know enough who know how to learn. -Henry Adams (1838-1918)
On 16 Apr 2010, at 21:40, Don Wilhelm wrote: > David, > > Because not all have hamshacks that are wired for 220 volts. If the space > was not wired specifically for hamshack use, there is likely to be only 120 > volt receptacles available. Up to 1000 watts draw (500 watts with 50% > efficiency) on a normal 120 volt 15 amp circuit is practical, but attempting > to run more than becomes marginal. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: >> I'm intrigued, obviously we'd look for 220v over here, but why not 120v in >> US? >> 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 >> >> ______________________________________________________________ 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
