[TenTec] RE: Omni V Fm'ing

[bstephens1@mindspring.com (robert k stephens)]

Steve
Try operating off the 12 v battery at reduced power and see what
happens.Depending on the condition of the battery my Scout was sometimes
happier at 30 watts or so when operating on a battery.
73 Bob KB1CIW

At 08:57 AM 3/30/02 -0600, Steve Weber wrote:
>Hello Carl and the group.
>
>Does this regulation quirk exist in the Delta II? I have tried to use 
>it mobile with little success. My Ford Aerostar has the infamous 
>noisy electric fuel pump.  If the motor is running the rx is swamped 
>with pump noise and the rig is virtually unusable, but if the motor 
>is off, it hears just fine but I get reports of a very badly 
>distorted signal.  Maybe going below a voltage threshold is messing 
>up the xmit?  I went to a lot of effort to do the antenna right and 
>it is really disappointing to have a virtually unusable setup!
>
>Any input would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks, Steve KD9BO
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