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Hawkeye
New member
Username: Hawkeye
Post Number: 7
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 2:49 pm: | 
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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 |
Rldrake
Intermediate Member
Username: Rldrake
Post Number: 170
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 6:29 pm: |
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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. |
Hawkeye
New member
Username: Hawkeye
Post Number: 8
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 7:45 pm: |
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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. |
Moonraker
Intermediate Member
Username: Moonraker
Post Number: 214
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 8:26 pm: |
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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. |
Kid_vicious
Senior Member
Username: Kid_vicious
Post Number: 1818
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 10:26 pm: |
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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 |
Dale
Intermediate Member
Username: Dale
Post Number: 494
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 19, 2006 - 1:36 pm: |
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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 |
Hawkeye
New member
Username: Hawkeye
Post Number: 9
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 19, 2006 - 6:18 pm: |
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Ok i will get at least a 20amp thanks to all for your advice. |
Rldrake
Intermediate Member
Username: Rldrake
Post Number: 172
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 19, 2006 - 10:56 pm: |
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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. |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 10342
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 19, 2006 - 11:44 pm: |
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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
Advanced Member
Username: Therealporkchop
Post Number: 815
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 19, 2006 - 11:44 pm: |
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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 |
Dale
Intermediate Member
Username: Dale
Post Number: 498
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 8:36 am: |
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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 |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 10345
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 8:53 am: |
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TRIPP-LITE Power Supplies
Which Power Supply Do You Need?
| Model | Inventory | Continuous | Size | Applications | | Number | Number | Amps | (HxWxD) | Guide | | PR3 | T70-00008 | 2 | 3x4.5x7.25 | Home use of CB Radios, Car Tape Players | | PR4.5 | T70-00010 | 3 | 4.25x3x8.25 | SSB Radios, Car Tape Players | | PR7 | T70-00012 | 5 | 3.25x6.25x7.5 | SSB Radios, High Power Car Stereos | | PR10 | T70-00014 | 7.5 | 4.5x6.25x7.25 | 30 Watt Transmitters, VHF/UHF Ham Radios | | PR12 | T70-00015 | 9.5 | 4.5x6.25x7.25 | 40 Watt Transmitters, VHF/UHF Ham Radios | | PR15 | T70-00016 | 12 | 4.5x6x10 | 50 Watt Transmitters, VHF/UHF Ham Radios | | PR20 | T70-00018 | 16 | 4.5x6x10 | 60 Watt Transmitters, VHF/UHF Ham Radios | | PR25 | T70-00024 | 20 | 6.25x6.25x10.25 | 75/100 Watt Transmitters, VHF/UHF Ham Radios | | PR30 | T70-00026 | 28 | 6.25x6.25x10.25 | 125 Watt Transmitters, VHF/UHF Ham Radios | | PR40 | T70-00030 | 32 | 6.25x10.5x11.5 | 150/200 Watt Transmitters, VHF/UHF Ham Radios | | PR50 | T70-00031 | 40 | 6.25x10.5x11.5 | 225 Watt Transmitters, VHF/UHF Ham Radios | | PR60 | T70-00032 | 48 | 6.25x10.5x11.5 | 250 Watt Transmitters, VHF/UHF Ham Radios |
Hope this help's,
Lon
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