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Why would one need a bigger alternator for radios?
In receive, you aren't even using current. If you are transmitting on all radios SIMULTANEOUSLY, you might need it. Even then, how long do you really transmit.
I can put 3 X9000s or Spectras on my lawnmower with an 8 amp alternator and I'll talk at a normal duty cycle all day long on the ham bands. Remember- most mobile units transmit less than 1% of the total time your mobile is powered up.
In receive, you aren't even using current. If you are transmitting on all radios SIMULTANEOUSLY, you might need it. Even then, how long do you really transmit.
I can put 3 X9000s or Spectras on my lawnmower with an 8 amp alternator and I'll talk at a normal duty cycle all day long on the ham bands. Remember- most mobile units transmit less than 1% of the total time your mobile is powered up.
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apco25
- Posts: 2685
- Joined: Tue Oct 30, 2001 4:00 pm
- What radios do you own?: APX / Astro 25 / Harris
Because its worth doing....
I want a better charging system for several reasons
I have more than just radio in there, such as chargers, laptop docking stations and the PDRC
Data radio for APRS
plug in jump start cables in the grill
and a 12000 pound winch will be mounted on the truck when I get back from Ohio.
As for the Loband antenna I'm not sure what I'll do. I have a Maxrad DC ground base loaded antenna for it right now which works great, but is mighty big on top of the truck especially next to the maxrad MLPV salt shaker antennas.
I might get the disguised AM/FM antenna from COMPROD and go that route or maybe the infamous ball mount. Who knows.
I want a better charging system for several reasons
I have more than just radio in there, such as chargers, laptop docking stations and the PDRC
Data radio for APRS
plug in jump start cables in the grill
and a 12000 pound winch will be mounted on the truck when I get back from Ohio.
As for the Loband antenna I'm not sure what I'll do. I have a Maxrad DC ground base loaded antenna for it right now which works great, but is mighty big on top of the truck especially next to the maxrad MLPV salt shaker antennas.
I might get the disguised AM/FM antenna from COMPROD and go that route or maybe the infamous ball mount. Who knows.
"Some men just don't know their limitations"
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chipjumper
- Batboard $upporter
- Posts: 629
- Joined: Thu Nov 21, 2002 10:14 pm
- What radios do you own?: XTS5000 for work
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TacticalOne
- Posts: 87
- Joined: Tue Aug 12, 2003 5:37 pm
GREAT INSTALL!
I would set this page as my homepage if it had its own website! What awesome work. Keep it coming... more ideas for my 01 'Burb.
THANKS!
THANKS!
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil: For thou art with me;
Thy SIG and thy ASP, they comfort me.
I will fear no evil: For thou art with me;
Thy SIG and thy ASP, they comfort me.
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Code3Response
- NOT ALLOWED TO BUY/SELL/TRADE
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- Joined: Mon Sep 03, 2001 4:00 pm