Matt mentioned it upthread .. look at the Jacobs Accuvolt. I've got
two in the Jitney .. one runs all the time and is enclosed in an
RF-tight box along with an exceltech inverter. The other runs the 6M
TE amp by itself, keyed with the amp
de w1rt/john
On 8/30/07, Rusty Boling <ae4bk@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I am sure this has probably already been discusses before I ever joined the
> list, but here it goes anyway:
>
> In ref to rover power systems, does anyone use a DC to DC power converter to
> raise a roughly 12 battery output voltage to approx 13.8V to power radios to
> their preferred voltages? I have seen where some will convert lets say 12.5v
> down to 10.5v up to 13v-15v for whatever is needed. It seems like something
> like this would be great for rovers if they do not produce any RFI as they
> would allow you to get more use out of your radio battery bank without
> recharging as often. I am aware of the potential issues w/ the battery bank
> being excessively discharged. Might save a bunch of fuel and allow the
> rigs/amps to run at full power longer.
>
> Rusty NE4ME
>
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