[ICOM] Low Power Transmitting?

[N5NF Watt]

Hi Jim My Van is set up that way and it works great.  Then when I start up 
the engine it senses the low battery and charges that one.  You can but that 
unit at a an RV parts place.  They will show you how to hook it up.
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From: <gfiber at comcast.net>
To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, August 26, 2005 12:05 PM
Subject: Re: [ICOM] Low Power Transmitting?


> Jim,
>
> If you turn down the output you will draw less current when transmitting, 
> which will result in less power consumption. The receiver draws something 
> like 2 amps on receive and adjusting the TX output will not have an effect 
> on it.
>
> If you don't have already a safe bet is to set up a two battery system. 
> Run all the electronics off one battery and save the other for starting 
> the engine. Many boating accessory shops have the equipment to allow that 
> while also re-charging both batteries when the engine is running. That way 
> no worries about restarting when that time comes.
>
> Gary K8IZ
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