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Re: [VHFcontesting] DC Power Distribution

To: "Rusty Boling" <ae4bk@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] DC Power Distribution
From: "John D'Ausilio" <jdausilio@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2007 13:40:36 -0400
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Matt mentioned it upthread .. look at the Jacobs Accuvolt. I've got
two in the Jitney .. one runs all the time and is enclosed in an
RF-tight box along with an exceltech inverter. The other runs the 6M
TE amp by itself, keyed with the amp

de w1rt/john

On 8/30/07, Rusty Boling <ae4bk@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I am sure this has probably already been discusses before I ever joined the 
> list, but here it goes anyway:
>
> In ref to rover power systems, does anyone use a DC to DC power converter to 
> raise a roughly 12 battery output voltage to approx 13.8V to power radios to 
> their preferred voltages?  I have seen where some will convert lets say 12.5v 
> down to 10.5v up to 13v-15v for whatever is needed.  It seems like something 
> like this would be great for rovers if they do not produce any RFI as they 
> would allow you to get more use out of your radio battery bank without 
> recharging as often.  I am aware of the potential issues w/ the battery bank 
> being excessively discharged.  Might save a bunch of fuel and allow the 
> rigs/amps to run at full power longer.
>
>   Rusty NE4ME
>
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