[MRCA] Technical question!

[Tim]

PS:  My 12-24V 20 amp converters each pull about 35 ma under no load.  So
if you use it be aware, I included 12V power source switches to isolate
them when not in use...
Tim
N6CC

On Mon, Mar 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM Tim <timsamm at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Dave - I use one of those Chicom 12-24 volt (20 amp version)
> "converters", probably the same one you showed but they seem to change
> manufacturers' names at random...I use it to power the PRC-47 in the truck
> from the 12V batt and so far it works well, Lo and Hi power selected.
> Another powers my PRC-174 in the house off the solar battery system.
> I would suggest you run your test again but with a representative load on
> the converter as a better test.
> FYI, Tim
> N6CC
>
> On Mon, Mar 9, 2026 at 4:03 PM KD2GIY via MRCA <mrca at mailman.qth.net>
> wrote:
>
>> Riddle me this!
>> Is this a good idea?
>> Is it a bad idea?
>>
>> Here's a video I made just for the group regarding battery upgrade for
>> the prc-70
>>
>> https://youtu.be/wEtL9BdqFq0?si=EfwYhqGUPKWfkUWJ
>>
>> Best regards
>> Dave
>> KD2GIY
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