[TenTec] Mobile Power Source for Scout

[Bwana Bob]

Jim:

If you are running half power, even a relatively small gel cell battery 
will work. I've been able to run 2-4 hours at a time using only a 7 
amp-hour battery, though, bigger is better, of course. Just decide how 
log you will operate and how heavy a battery you can easily carry.

You said the secret word: Explorer. If the engine is running, a separate 
power source will not help you. The main noise source in the Explorer is 
the fuel pump. The hash from the pump is radiated by the wiring and 
picked up by your antenna. Ford has a filter kit available, but it 
mounts on the pump motor. Installing the Ford filter requires dropping 
the fuel tank. However, many Explorer hams have successfully used 
outboard filters. These may be ferrite cores clamped around the pump 
wires or (my favorite) feedthrough capacitors. Check out the "ham radio 
and trail communications" forum on http//:www.Explorerforum.com or 
http://www.4x4central.com. This is the best source of information. There 
is also a mobile radio installation guide that can be downloaded from 
the Ford web site.

BTW I have a T-T Scout and a vintage 1992 Explorer.

				73,

				Bob WB2VUF

Jliving39 at aol.com wrote:
> Folks,
>      I use a Scout mobile at half power with very good  results.  Still have 
> some noise though no matter what filtering I  use.  The Explorer is fairly 
> quiet though, but not perfectly quiet.
>      My question:  Does anyone have any  suggestions for a stand alone power 
> source for mobile folks running about 25  watts looking for a noise free 
> environment?  
>                                 Thanks, Jim, K4CFA
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