Remote Rig
RRC 1258 Support in English => General discussion forum => Topic started by: NZ5E on 2013-01-09, 15:06:42
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I am installing a Kenwood TS-480HX in my pickup, mainly for use with one of the motorized HF antennas. I have considered including an RRC-1258MKII Control Box with the WiFi Interface in my pickup and providing internet to the Control Box with my cellphone, when stopped at a location with a good 4G signal. Any problems with supplying power to the Control Box directly from the pickup battery/alternator that is running at a nominal voltage of 13.8 VDC?
As a side note...I built a T-bracket for the motorized HF antenna that I will be mounting near the center of the bed and at the level of the bed rails in my pickup. I have an electric linear actuator mounted to the T-bracket that will allow me to stand the antenna up and lower it down to a near horizontal position in about 6 seconds from within the cab of my pickup.
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yes upp to 18V is ok
73 de mike
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yes upp to 18V is ok
73 de mike
I should have asked my question differently...Is the fluctuating voltage, from the electrical system in a vehicle with the engine running, a problem? In other words, does the RRC-1258MkII have enough voltage compensation to handle the fluctuating voltage of the vehicle electrical system, with the engine running?
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Yes but it might reset when you start the engine, often the voltage goes down to very low values at that moment.
73 de mike
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Mike this can probably be solved by putting a capacitor(high value) near the RRC input
Guy ON4AOI
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Mike this can probably be solved by putting a capacitor(high value) near the RRC input
Guy ON4AOI
Very much not necessary...I just appreciate the reliability and robustness of the current product ;)