[VHFcontesting] Dc Power conversion for rovers

[Steve Meuse]

John D'Ausilio expunged (jdausilio at gmail.com):

> Frank, using the Accuvolt to get one more db isn't the point .. many
> current-model radios get very flaky/unstable/weird when running much
> below 12.5V .. FT-100 is a good example. The Accuvolt lets me run the
> batteries down into the upper 11V range without the radios losing
> their minds ..

After a few initial Spring and Fall sprint roving attempts, I discovered that they ft-736r is also votage sensitive. For the longest time I thought I have an RF feedback problem, turned out to be voltage!

-Steve
N1JFU