[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]
[IRCA] Battery powered equipment
> Neil Kazaross wrote:
> Unfortunately anytime I plug a rx into mains at my WI place there's added
> noise and sometimes it is bad on certain freqs. How do I cure this (noting
> power is brought underground for 1000 ft to the house etc). Also, if I ran
a
> Perseus of a power supply plugged in would that be noisy ?
If you are thinking of a battery and inverter to 120vac, it may not work.
I've tried a number of them and they crank out a lot of noise. When I run
the 750w converter in my truck it puts spurs and hash across the whole band.
I have been reading about 12v battery powered computers. These run
directly off the battery and don't do a 12vdc to 120vac to required computer
power conversion. I'd like to see one in person and check the noise
generated. It would be *very* useful to have a permanently installed mobile
computer in the truck. Mostly for work purposes, but running an SDR would
be great.
If the Perseus runs off 12vdc directly, using a UPS battery would work well.
They are easy to move, don't leak and recharge easily off a common 12vdc
power supply. Radio Shack sells a 12v 7amp-hour battery for about $30.
Having equipment that runs right off the battery is the best.
I have a yellow top Optima deep cycle as the second battery in my
truck. Runs the radio and auxiliary heater. The heater is the same one
that truckers use in their sleeper. Espar Airtronic D2. Keeps the truck
comfortable without running the engine.
Craig Healy
Providence, RI
_______________________________________________
IRCA mailing list
IRCA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca
Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers
For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org
To Post a message: irca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx