955HPC

[743SEPA]

Can't find any specs on this radio. How big of a power supply does this thing need?

 

[543_Dallas]

A good rule of thumb is to look at the fuse it comes with. A 15 - 20 amp power supply will run it easily. A 10 amp might work but it's pushing it.

 

[fogdog]

I run a 36 amp Megawatt PS, with the 955, and its overkill. I do have 2 radios and a small 2m 50 watt amp with Zero problems.

 

[743SEPA]

Ok,thanx. I have an SEC 23 amp for now but will be upgrading to a 45 amp in the future.

 

[743SEPA]

I run a 36 amp Megawatt PS, with the 955, and its overkill. I do have 2 radios and a small 2m 50 watt amp with Zero problems.

What is the max wattage on your 955?

 

[fogdog]

What is the max wattage on your 955?

Are we still talking power supplies, or RF power out?

 

[743SEPA]

Are we still talking power supplies, or RF power out?

Rf power out.

 

[fogdog]

Rf power out.

40-100 watts depending on mode. It's been tuned, and its a great radio.

 

[Martian]

100 watts is a sign it's been screwdrivered.
Much over 50-60 watts and it's absolutely nasty.

 

[TheRealPorkchop]

Doesn’t it do 70 or so out the box? Or am I thinking of the 497?

 

[Martian]

Might be the 497.
I have a couple 955s and they will do a lot more power but it's pretty nasty.

 

[fogdog]

Reports are always good on 10 meters, and anyone I have ever had a QSO with confirms this. Not all radios that are tuned well sound like shit ok.

 

[fogdog]

Doesn’t it do 70 or so out the box? Or am I thinking of the 497?

Yes they do.

 

[Martian]

It's your radio. You are free to screwdriver it all day.
Have fun.

 

[fogdog]

Yup