Casey,
I would have no hesitation about connecting my Ten-Tec power
supply output (13.9 volts) to anything these days that says it
needs 12 volts to work.
If I had any serious concerns, then I would be in touch with the
manufacturer to get assurance or caution.
73,
dale, kg5u
>Is anyone running a Logikeyer 3 unit? I've heard they are
sensitive
>to the voltage applied and was planning on running it off my TT
>supply, but if the voltage is really that much higher...???
>
>73,
>
>Casey
>
>Casey Bahr, KS7J, FISTS #3648, CC #450, FNW #1
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Del Seay [SMTP:seay@alaska.net]
>> Sent: Monday, August 24, 1998 9:07 AM
>> To: tentec@contesting.com
>> Subject: [TenTec] Re-supply voltage
>>
>> Jim, KH7M brought up a subject that while not directly related
to the
>> reflector, should be discussed and clarified for some of the
>> guys who run qrp/battery operated gear.
>>
>> The 13.8 volt nominal supply voltage was picked because of
>> use with batteries. Most lead/acid and lead/calcium batteries
>> require 2.3 volt per cell float voltage, A large variance from
that
>> voltage drastically reduces the life of the cells.
>>
>> If you are using other types of batteries such as Gell Cell,
cadmium,
>> etc, you should check the mfg for specs to insure long life of
>> your investment.
>>
>> de KL7HF
>>
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