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Only way to know for sure is to measure it, unless the manufacturer tells you the answer.

100w / 13v is 7.7 amps. Have to factor in efficiency...which is almost certainly higher at full output than it is at QRP levels. 50 % efficiency would double the ampere draw...15 and change.

I suspect it’s not 23 amps with a carrier, however. Your radio shouldn’t do a 100w carrier. I’d imagine that 23 amps is probably max ampere draw on AM mode.

[QUOTE="2NC995, post: 731497, member: 6301"] Only way to know for sure is to measure it, unless the manufacturer tells you the answer. 100w / 13v is 7.7 amps. Have to factor in efficiency...which is almost certainly higher at full output than it is at QRP levels. 50 % efficiency would double the ampere draw...15 and change. I suspect it’s not 23 amps with a carrier, however. Your radio shouldn’t do a 100w carrier. I’d imagine that 23 amps is probably max ampere draw on AM mode. [/QUOTE]

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