On Oct 31, 2005, at 4:17 AM, Philip de Cadenet wrote:
> Bill,
>
>> Yes, I too have a couple of 16 x 2SC2879 home brew amps that are
>> flawless at 1,500 watts out running at 14 VDC. But, it will be nice
>> when higher voltage car systems appear, as the available higher
>> voltage
>> transistors have better efficiency.
>
> You're correct of course.
>
> However it's currently only a few top end cars, BMW and the like with
> 36v systems I believe fir their HID lighting circuits etc.
Even with a 36/42V system, my guess is that xenon-arc headlights would
still need a DC to DC switcher PSU.
>
> I think it will be quite some years until HV auto electrical work their
> way down to the entry level car market.
The Toyota Prius has a 200V, 250A-max battery. Would that make for a
handy-dandy, jim dandy mobile platform or what?
>
> For this reason I think there's still a future for the 14v HF amp!
That's what I used to say when I owned a 6/7V VW bus.
>
> Last time I visited your site I could not see anything on your above
> amp's.
>
> Any pictures anywhere on the web?
> --
> Philip de Cadenet G4ZOW
> Transmitters 'R' Us
> http://www.transmittersrus.com
>
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Richard L. Measures, AG6K, 805.386.3734. www.somis.org
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