Re: [IRCA] 12 Volt DXing and computers

["John H. Bryant" <bjohnorcas@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bill,

As you might suspect, I do that when DXing from the car and using my 
WinRadio 313e.....  I use a small sealed lead-acid 6vdc motor cycle 
battery in series with a 12vdc source, giving me 18vdc, more or 
less.  That seems to work fine, being hyper paranoid about battery 
polarity, etc. I've only done two multi-day DXpeditions that way, but 
all equipment and the operator seem happy.

John B.







At 05:50 PM 11/26/2006 -0500, you wrote:

>I am thinking of converting some of my equipment over to 12 volt
>DXing so I can take advantage of remote locations.  I can power my
>R8B with no problem, but what about computers?  I have search for a
>power supply made for my laptop, but it looks like there is nothing
>available perhaps because it requires a step up in voltage.  A DC-AC
>invertor and then using the computer's AC-DC power supply is not a
>real option because of the electical noise an invertor produces.  A
>spare computer battery might be an option, but I would like to avoid
>that and use my car's battery or another 12 volt battery.
>
>any ideas anyone?
>
>Bill Harms
>Elkridge, Maryland
>
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