[Amps] Mobile wiring

[Jeffrey Madore]

In my experience, 50 or 60 amps should not cause a magnetic/mechanical
problem with proper sized cables. I admit to over-killing things a bit, but
I like #2 welding cable. The run is short so the cost is minimal. It's very
flexible and conforms and seals nicely to firewall grommets. And, as I
mentioned before, a back-up battery-to-ground connection with the same
cable, greatly reduces the possibility of  the feared "loss of ground"
scenario.

When the supply is only 12 to 14 volts, it's nice to measure roughly that at
the load, under load.

I find that with my Icom radios, at 100 watts out, using the factory cable
only, I lose about 1.5 volts in the cable with a 13.8 volt supply. Under
continuous duty the fuse holders get noticeably warm to touch when I get
long winded. Pinching the inner fuse clip for a bit tighter grip on the fuse
makes little difference.  Does anyone have any comments here?  Wouldn't
better regulation make for a cleaner signal?

73,
Jeff - K1LE - CT ><>


----- Original Message -----
From: "on4kj" <on4kj at skynet.be>
To: "AA6DX" <aa6dx at pacbell.net>; "AMPS" <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2003 3:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Amps] Mobile wiring


> What is the meaning or raison having that much power in mobil on VHF/UHF ?
> 13v8 and a 100Amps flowing in the feed cable, produces  nearly enough
> magnetic field to the needs of a minesweeper sweeping some magnetic mines.
I
> just imagine your (steel) tools dancing around on the rythm of some CW or
> SSB sigs near the feed cables.  How many fuses will blow in other low
> current circuit in your vehicule, etc......etc....etc
> Or, should modern amps create less magnetic field then the old ones  I
used
> ten years ago ?
>
> Have fun with this magnetic dance...
>
> Jos  on4kj



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----- Original Message -----
From: "on4kj" <on4kj at skynet.be>
To: "AA6DX" <aa6dx at pacbell.net>; "AMPS" <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2003 3:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Amps] Mobile wiring


> What is the meaning or raison having that much power in mobil on VHF/UHF ?
> 13v8 and a 100Amps flowing in the feed cable, produces  nearly enough
> magnetic field to the needs of a minesweeper sweeping some magnetic mines.
I
> just imagine your (steel) tools dancing around on the rythm of some CW or
> SSB sigs near the feed cables.  How many fuses will blow in other low
> current circuit in your vehicule, etc......etc....etc
> Or, should modern amps create less magnetic field then the old ones  I
used
> ten years ago ?
>
> Have fun with this magnetic dance...
>
> Jos  on4kj



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