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Hawkeye
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Username: Hawkeye

Post Number: 7
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 2:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

i orderd a s6 today from copper currtly running a cobra 148 an a palamar 300 elite in my car gets out vary good i dont want to change that system im going to run the magnum s6 on base how big of a power supply would i need for the s6? thanks
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Rldrake
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Post Number: 170
Registered: 1-2006
Posted on Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 6:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

You would need a well regulated, clean power supply rated at 13.8 volts nominal....with a continuous current rating equal to, or more, than the maximum current draw of the "s6" and any other devices/accessories that would be powered at the same time.
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Hawkeye
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Post Number: 8
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Posted on Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 7:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I am going to run just the s6 by it's self I am getting the power supplie from copper can somewon sujest which power supplie would work for my s6 thanks.
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Moonraker
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Post Number: 214
Registered: 3-2005


Posted on Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 8:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

With the S6 (not the 80 watt model) and no accessories a 10 amp power supply would work fine, but I wouldn't go any smaller than that.
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Kid_vicious
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Post Number: 1818
Registered: 9-2004
Posted on Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 10:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

get a power supply that will do 20 amps continuous and you will be very safe and happy.
you see, RL; he doesnt know what the amp draw of the S6 is, thats why he is asking.
matt
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Dale
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Post Number: 494
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Monday, June 19, 2006 - 1:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

imho id just get the biggest ya can afford but no smaller than 20 amps continous.by going large the first time ya may be able to run a bigger radio in the future or other equiment
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Hawkeye
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Posted on Monday, June 19, 2006 - 6:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Ok i will get at least a 20amp thanks to all for your advice.
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Rldrake
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Post Number: 172
Registered: 1-2006
Posted on Monday, June 19, 2006 - 10:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

If he doesn't know what it ("s6") draws, nor state its rated transmit power...how is anyone to know?

Just as if he was wanting a power supply to power light bulbs...without the bulb specs, you can only supply information on what is stated.

Instead he just gets some suggestions to just get a power supply much larger than probably needed.
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Tech808
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Username: Tech808

Post Number: 10342
Registered: 8-2002


Posted on Monday, June 19, 2006 - 11:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

P03-01092 Magnum S-6 10 Meter Mobile Radio
$ 259.99

FEATURES:

45 Watt, AM/FM/PA 10 Meter Mobile Amateur Transceiver


If it is the S-6-80 then it is rated at 80 watts.

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All of the answer's are here for all of the Copper Forum Member's.

Hope this help's,

Lon
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Therealporkchop
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Post Number: 815
Registered: 11-2002


Posted on Monday, June 19, 2006 - 11:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

It's better to plan for the worst and hope for the best. And you should never over-look or forget to think about the future.

You are saying you only plan to run the S6...uh huh..umkay. You must be to this hobby...cause I think everyone here can say that's just how it starts out...Little radio today..big radio tomorrow. Then next week it's a 2 pill box and by the end of next month...2 driving 6 is on the way.

Buy the largest you can afford. It is always better to have more than you need. You will be like most others and end up needing it one day. You can always run a small amp with it without any major issues.

Or alteast that is what I'd do.

Chop
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Dale
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Post Number: 498
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 8:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

well from what lon posted if its the 80 series im not sure if 20 amps continous will be enough
it maxes out at 100 watts that would be pushing its limits .imho
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Tech808
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Post Number: 10345
Registered: 8-2002


Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 8:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

TRIPP-LITE Power Supplies

Which Power Supply Do You Need?


ModelInventory  ContinuousSizeApplications
NumberNumber Amps (HxWxD)     Guide
PR3T70-00008
2
3x4.5x7.25 Home use of CB Radios, Car Tape Players
PR4.5T70-00010
3
4.25x3x8.25 SSB Radios, Car Tape Players
PR7T70-00012
5
3.25x6.25x7.5 SSB Radios, High Power Car Stereos
PR10T70-00014
7.5
4.5x6.25x7.25 30 Watt Transmitters, VHF/UHF Ham Radios
PR12T70-00015
9.5
4.5x6.25x7.25 40 Watt Transmitters, VHF/UHF Ham Radios
PR15T70-00016
12
4.5x6x10 50 Watt Transmitters, VHF/UHF Ham Radios
PR20T70-00018
16
4.5x6x10 60 Watt Transmitters, VHF/UHF Ham Radios
PR25T70-00024
20
6.25x6.25x10.25 75/100 Watt Transmitters, VHF/UHF Ham Radios
PR30T70-00026
28
6.25x6.25x10.25 125 Watt Transmitters, VHF/UHF Ham Radios
PR40T70-00030
32
6.25x10.5x11.5 150/200 Watt Transmitters, VHF/UHF Ham Radios
PR50T70-00031
40
6.25x10.5x11.5 225 Watt Transmitters, VHF/UHF Ham Radios
PR60T70-00032
48
6.25x10.5x11.5 250 Watt Transmitters, VHF/UHF Ham Radios


Hope this help's,

Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9CEF
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