Ideally there should be none.
However, in practice, and we'll presume you are referencing the voltage
required to operate a 12 volt DC 100 watt transceiver, then 0.1 to 0.2 volts
would normally be acceptable. This is about 1% {13.8 * 1% = 0.138} If
every thing operates in a straight line fashion, then the output of the
radio would not be 100 watts but less 10% or 90 watts. Then we get into the
dynamic regulation caused by the changing load due to CW or voice peaks.
Short power leads, good power supply regulation and #12 wire for runs of 6
ft or less work quite well. Be sure all terminals are soldered and not just
crimped. Makes for lower IR loss.
73
Bob, K4TAX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Harris" <w7kxb@msn.com>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 1:58 AM
Subject: [TenTec] Voltage drop
Is there a rule of thumb for maximum voltage drop through the primary DC
power lead.
73
BillHarris w7kxb
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