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Old 09-17-2014, 11:17 AM   #7
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Kenwood TS 480 - 3 different models of the 480.
The SAT - is the auto tuner 100 watt version.
The HX is the 200 watt version..

The purpose of the 200 watt version is to be able to operate the larger amplifiers that requires more drive - The Ameritron ALS 1500 needs about 165 watts of drive to get the full 1500 watts out of it.

It wouldn't make any sense to buy a HX if all you wanted to do was rag chew in the camper. 100 watts would be more efficient from a batteries standpoint.

The SAT model probably only draws about 5 or 6 amps when you transmit SSB on HF. If it is like my 590 - it uses less power then the 50 watt FM mobile does.

The Kenwood TS 480 SAT is a much better transceiver then the cheaper IC 7000 Icom...
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