How many amps DC power for an Elcan 175 linear amp?

Answer 1

-- If you bought the amplifier new, then you got an instruction manual along with it.
The DC power requirements are listed in there.

-- If you bought the amplifier used from somebody else, you had the right to expect
that he would supply the instruction manual along with it.

-- If you can find the in-line fuse near the DC power input, the operating DC current
is expected to be less than the size of the fuse.

-- You cannot legally operate a CB radio with a linear amplifier.

But shucks . . . What are they gonna do about it ? Take your license away ! ? :-) :-) :-)

There you have the answer to the question: "Why does 27 MHz CB sound the way it does ?"