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Re: [VHFcontesting] Dc Power conversion for rovers

To: "John D'Ausilio" <jdausilio@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] Dc Power conversion for rovers
From: Steve Meuse <smeuse@mara.org>
Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:44:08 -0400
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John D'Ausilio expunged (jdausilio@gmail.com):

> Frank, using the Accuvolt to get one more db isn't the point .. many
> current-model radios get very flaky/unstable/weird when running much
> below 12.5V .. FT-100 is a good example. The Accuvolt lets me run the
> batteries down into the upper 11V range without the radios losing
> their minds ..

After a few initial Spring and Fall sprint roving attempts, I discovered that 
they ft-736r is also votage sensitive. For the longest time I thought I have an 
RF feedback problem, turned out to be voltage!

-Steve
N1JFU


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