>Hey Folks,
>
>I just purchased a TE Systems 1454 400w 2m amplifier, which I am going to use
>both mobile and in fixed-station use. My question is about DC
>power wiring in my '03 Chevy Suburban. I believe I will have aprox. 12 feet
>from the battery to the amp.
*** The best place for a high-power amplifier is in front of the
vehicle's radiator with short leads to the battery.
>Is #8 going to be large enough, or should I go
>with #4? Is it better to run both + and - to the battery, or find a ground
>somewhere near the amp? I notice the high-power audio amp people use
>1-farad
>caps near the power input of their amps... anyone used this in an amateur amp
>configuration? Seems like it would help on those current peaks.
>
>Finally, the Suburban is the "family" car, and the amp will not be there
>permanently... any suggestions on how to get the wire through the firewall,
>without ticking off the XYL?
>
>73,
>
>Gerry Hull, W1VE
>Hull Computer Consulting
>Custom Solutions for Broadcast Automation
>POB C, Greenfield, NH 03047
>Home Office/fax: 603-547-8327
>Toll Free: 866-823-5473
>email: windev@inetmarket.com
>
>
>
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Rich, AG6K, 805-386-3734, www.somis.org / new e-mail adr r@somis.org
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