The Delta II needs 13volts or more. Lower than that the radio will sound
distorted when transmitting as stated below.
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From: tentec-admin@contesting.com [mailto:tentec-admin@contesting.com]On
Behalf Of John Olson
Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2002 10:12 PM
To: tentec@contesting.com
Subject: [TenTec] Re: Low voltage - engine off
A possible answer to the "too low" supply voltage when the engine is off
could be the power supply I saw advertised in one of the ham magazines
that put out 13.6volts with a lower battery input voltage applied to it.
There was sometype of notification when the battery voltage got close to
the possible no start voltage. Old head doesn't remember the details...
John K9PZZ
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Enjoying Amateur Radio Since 1958 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
>>>>>> Attended Valparaiso Technical Institute 1958-1961 <<<<<<<
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> 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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