Current Draw from power source when Transceiver is transmitting.
Below is the current draw table of a generic Hand held Radio with 7.4V DC Battery at different TX power:
Handheld Battery Voltage= 7.4V DC
TX Power
Current Draw
1 Watt
3 Watt
5 Watt
8 Watt
10 Watt
15 Watt
0.14A
0.41A
0.68A
1.08A
1.35A
2.03A
Below is the current draw table of a Mobile Radio with 12V DC Battery at different TX power:
Battery Voltage = 12V DC
1 Watt
3 Watt
5 Watt
8 Watt
10 Watt
15 Watt
20 Watt
25 Watt
50 Watt
100 Watt
0.08A
0.25A
0.42A
0.67A
0.83A
1.25A
1.67A
2.08A
4.17A
8.33A
Below is the current draw table of a Mobile/Shack Radio with 13.8V DC Power at different TX power:
DC Power Voltage 13.8V
1 Watt
3 Watt
5 Watt
8 Watt
10 Watt
15 Watt
20 Watt
25 Watt
50 Watt
100 Watt
0.07A
0.22A
0.36A
0.58A
0.72A
1.09A
1.45A
1.81A
3.62A
7.25A
*These values can differ due to external factors such as temperature, humidity and cable quality.
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