[Mobile-Portable] 101zd mobile issue

[Art]

Scott- You need to keep a source of constant charge to the battery in 
order for the inverter to work any appreciable time span. I asked about 
the car to see it was feasible to mount an auxiliary battery with a 
higher output alternator to run the inverter. 1000 amp hrs = apprx. 1000 
amps available for 1 hr to jump a car.. kinda like the CCA (cold 
cranking amps) rating on a car battery.

The beep indicates an overload (excessive draw) from the source battery 
and/or a drop below 11.0 vdc at the source. The draw on the inverter is 
to high, you need to go to a larger inverter at least a 1500watt, but 
the problem again is a constant source and you wont get the amps without 
going direct to the battery.

not sure this helps.
Art, KC2RNA



Scott Oakland wrote:
> Hi Art - I'm not using the car battery (2003 Honda Civic) - I'm using 
> an auxillaiy "jumper battery" that supposed to give 1000 amp hours. I 
> notice it is fine when fully charged - I just tried it in the house 
> and the inverter beeped the warning signal but didn't shut down on 
> transmit. So is the answer to be sure the battery is fully charged and 
> get a larger inverter? If so what size?
>
> Tnx
> Scott
>
> Art wrote:
>> Scott- what make and model car is this going into?
>> Art-KC2RNA
>>
>>
>>
>> Scott Oakland wrote:
>>> Hello:
>>>
>>> Well I have another issue guys. It seems that that my jump battery 
>>> has discharged rather quickly and now the inverter is acting up 
>>> again. Beeping and shutting down (fault). Should I replace the 300W 
>>> inverter with a larger unit (1000W)? Please note that I realize that 
>>> I really need the Yaesu DC-DC Converter for the 101ZD which I have 
>>> not been able to find anywhere. So that is why I am trying to go 
>>> with the inverter. When I bring everything to the car it is worse. 
>>> Maybe I need to make sure my SWR is low enough on my antenna? Or 
>>> maybe I need a larger battery AND larger inverter? I seem to be 
>>> going nowhere fast. Any help appreciated.
>>>
>>> Tnx
>>> Scott
>>>
>>
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