AC/DC POWER CONVERTER

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Pursuit2150

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I want to use my VHF Marine radio on shore. 12vdc, at Max current drain at 6 amps. Very difficult to find on the net. Can anyone help? thanks
 
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DP

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Re: AC/DC POWER CONVERTER

Try Radio Shack for a converter.<br /><br />I just run mine off of a spare deep cycle battery and kick the charger on ocasionaly.<br />****
 
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DJ

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Re: AC/DC POWER CONVERTER

Transmitting with a VHF while on shore is not legal. You can listen all you want.
 
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Pursuit2150

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Re: AC/DC POWER CONVERTER

Djohn!!! you are totally Incorrect, as long as you have an FCC license!!!Which you need for an ssb radio, and i have one.
 
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petryshyn

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Re: AC/DC POWER CONVERTER

Pursuit2150 <br /><br />Are you a hobbyist capable of holding a soldering iron? Do you have some free time? Do you want to save a buck, and build a power supply?
 
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Pursuit2150

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Re: AC/DC POWER CONVERTER

Schmetic,I don't feel like running around to pick up all the parts etc. Thanks
 
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Pursuit2150

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Re: AC/DC POWER CONVERTER

bw17mt. Radio Shack ,special ordered it for me. Thanks
 
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