Steve,
I have never used a Delta II so I can't say for sure.
But there a lot of rigs that really won't work properly
if the supply voltage ever drops below 13 volts.
Carl Moreschi N4PY
Franklinton, NC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Weber" <kd9bo@mac.com>
To: "Carl Moreschi" <n4py@earthlink.net>; "Ten-Tec List"
<tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2002 2:57 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] RE: Omni V Fm'ing
> 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
>
>
> At 12:46 PM +0000 3/30/02, Carl Moreschi wrote:
> >Paul,
> >
> >The problem is the 8.5 volt regulator needs about 3 to 4 volts above
> >8.5 to stay regulated. When the main supply voltage drops below 12.5
> >this regulator drops out of regulation. It is very important for the
main
> >supply voltage to stay above 12.5 volts.
> >
> >Carl Moreschi N4PY
> >Franklinton, NC
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "MW0CDO" <gw7lhi@hotmail.com>
> >To: "Ten-Tec List" <tentec@contesting.com>; <VE1BN@aol.com>
> >Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2002 10:04 AM
> >Subject: Re: [TenTec] RE: Omni V Fm'ing
> >
>
> --
> Steve Weber
>
>
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