[Icom] Temporary radio installations

[William Lambing]

Mac, the other problem that many seem to ignore is the plug itself.  It =
is a point contact with the mating receptacle.  Think this way.  How =
long would you hold (or be able to) hold a plug against the cig lighter =
without burning your fingers from the heat.  Most lighters, unless brand =
new vehicle install, have been used.  For whatever reason.  This =
deposits "crud" on the cig lighter side (and on the lighter).  This =
"crud" is the equivalent of a series resistor (just like the spring in =
some adapters).  These do have a finite IR drop, which generates heat.

Unless you are running less than 25 or 30 watts, I say, #$% the cig =
lighter plug and go direct to the battery.  Less problems this way.

I have seen too darn many guys who run 50-100W and wonder why their =
modulation sounds like hell.  Put it plain and simple.  The radio is =
seeing, maybe at most 10-11V under load.  Most of the current radios in =
use all but "demand" 13.8V at the radio.....period.

I have yet to understand why guys use these stupid little things and =
then complain...some guy said the audio sounded horrible...!!

There are ways to the battery.  If you don't want to take the time to =
find a good solid source of power for the radio, then do not complain =
because someone faults your signal..!

73

Bill, W0LPQ

***Been There....Done That....Seen it....!!


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