[VHFcontesting] Managing power in a temporary rover

[Walter - K5EST]

On Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 2:25 PM, James Duffey <JamesDuffey at comcast.net> wrote:
> Walter - I thought of this technique, using the lighter socket. The old
> automotive battery chargers used to limit current using this technique.
>  High amperage 12 V incandescent bulbs are not common fare though. Plus at
> full brilliance it is a lot of wasted power. Still, it is quick and dirty.
> Where did you get your bulb? - Duffey
>

Hi Duffey,

Several places around me have 12 volt DC bulbs. Lowe's, and a farm store,
and several RV dealers that have repair parts carry them in inventory.
Once found 12 vdc bulbs (100 watt) in an automotive parts store. Some
mechanics use them for trouble lights.
73....Walter - K5EST