[Mobile-Portable] How To Get Rig Power in Rental Car?

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I agree with Rich.
The antenna for HF is more difficult than the DC power.
73,
Terry, K7FE
 
In a message dated 12/9/2008 12:05:16 PM Pacific Standard Time, ad6x at arrl.net 
writes:

Doc,

I have a standard 12 foot cable that came with my radio that I put large 
alligator clips on.  I connect directly to the battery and route the cable 
from under the hood through the passenger side door to the radio.

73,
Rich AD6X




At 11:51 AM 12/9/2008, you wrote:
>How does one get sufficient power for a FT-857 or similar rig in a rental 
>car without doing damage?
>
>I understand that a single accessory plug is inadequate but what if one 
>tied two in series?
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