[Yaesu] Update: FT1500M traffic light noise.

[Mike Urich]

From: "Joe Guerra" <jguerra0@awesomenet.net>

Many thanks to those who replied with their suggestions. WD8OKN asked to
check my electrical system as a voltage drop can occur when the engine is at
idle (like, at an intersection).  Well, those who own the FT1500M know that
you can display the voltage by selecting DC IN from the menu.  From my
driveway, 14.4 volts. Pull up to a stop sign, 14.3v.
At two intersections heavy with singleface traffic lights, four cameras,
etc., the voltage nudges down to 14.2volts.  I don't think the alternator or
the voltage regulator is at fault.  Next step: shroud the power leads.  More
to come.

Mike wrote

In the days of generators, before we had alternators, that was very common.
Todays alternators are even better and can pretty well hold their max output
at ~14vdc while the engine is idling.

Mike Urich,   KA5CVH
www.ka5cvh.com
LaPorte TX   EL-29

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