Power Supply Question

[John]

-----Original Message-----
From: BSugarberg [mailto:bsugarberg at core.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 11:15 PM
To: john at hughes.net
Subject: Re: Power Supply Question


Hello John,

So why does it say "DC Output: 15 Amp" on the front panel?

73, Bruce WA8TNC
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John wrote:
> This is the info I have found on this unit..
> 
> Heathkit PS-1175 AC Power Supply
> Operating voltage: 12 to 14.5 volts DC adjustable
> Output current: 10a intermittent (10 minutes max)
> 		 5a continuous
> 
> 	So Bruce, it is a 5 amp power supply with 10 amp surge. For instance

> 5 amps at continuous use, and 10 amps for key downs less than 10 
> minutes long are fine. 15 amp draw is never ok with this supply. Hope 
> this helps. 73 de KE5NZY John Godfrey

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