[VHFcontesting] Alternator/VR question for rovers or auto guys

[Jonesy W3DHJ]

On Sun, 5 Jun 2016, Andrew Genau wrote:

>Jarred,
>      My 2013 suburban has a "smart" alternator that shuts off the
> field on the alternator when there is minimal or no current draw after
> the battery is charged. That may be what's happening in your case.
> It's a fuel economy thing...

My thinking, too.

> Try loading down the system with the rig
> on and an amp or something and see if the alternator kicks back in.

KISS.
Turn on the high beams and turn the AC/heater blower mototr on high.

73
Jonesy
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