Ham Radio: How To Set Up A Ham Radio: (Survival, Communication, Self Reliance) by John Jenkins

Author:John Jenkins [Jenkins, John]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, mobi, epub, pdf
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Published: 2016-08-01T16:00:00+00:00

The more powerful and larger radio, used for mobile transmission, must be powered by vehicle-grade battery (DC), or, it can be used as a base station powered by an external supply which is capable of converting the standard AC power to DC power , and supply it directly to the Ham Radio. You will have to invest in an external power supply source if you want to operate a mobile Ham radio.

What must you buy for the power supply in order to use your Ham radio in a base station?

The operational voltage and current consumption of your radio when in full transmission, is the first thing you need to know before you get a power supply for your Ham radio. If you are lucky enough, you will have the instructions and operating manual for your Ham radio, otherwise, you need to use the brand and model number of your Ham radio to check its operating manual, and other specifications. With the model and brand number, you can check for the transmitter current and voltage requirements online, but you should note that most standard mobile radios will normally require between 12 and 15 Volts DC supply. If your transmitter is capable of pulling up to 10 amps on full output transmission, then you will need an external supply that can handle such a requirement on continuous basis. Do not try to save money by purchasing a power supply that will only supply less than the full-rated output for your Ham radio . One rule you must follow here is to purchase a power supplier with 25-50% higher output than what your Radio station needs- this will help you avoid overloading your power output. Never make use of a power source that is not regulated. Likewise you must opt for a higher Amp rating than what your radio will require to transmit especially on FM. It is also worth mentioning here that you should consider buying an older HF ham radio from the market because they normally come with their own power supplies.

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