I used to do it with a ht and back in my cb days, I used it for my cb radio.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Canazzi" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, January 06, 2006 12:33 PM
Subject: Re: LDG Electronics tw2 is out
> Hi Russ,
>
> Cigarette lighter adapters are not recommended for anything larger than a
> handheld--if then. They are not regulated and lots of problems can result
> from surges, ignition noises and overheating because of the thin wiring.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Russ Kiehne" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, January 06, 2006 10:02 AM
> Subject: Re: LDG Electronics tw2 is out
>
>
> What about using a cigarette adaptor for power?
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ron Canazzi" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 12:11 PM
> Subject: Re: LDG Electronics tw2 is out
>
>
>> Hi John,
>>
>> The easiest and best way to use a mobile (especially if you're blind and
>> a
>> mechanical klutz like me <guffaw>) is to use one of those portable jell
>> cell/battery charger devices. I have the jumper 1000 which provides up
>> to
>> 100 amp per hour and 12 VDC. I simply shove it under the seat,
>> conveniently
>> mount the mobile rig somewhere under the dash and stick a magnetic mount
>> antenna on the roof and off I go. I don't have to try drilling, routing
>> or
>> in any other way savaging the car body/firewall to hook up a cable direct
>> to
>> a battery.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 1:48 PM
>> Subject: Re: LDG Electronics tw2 is out
>>
>>
>> I'm still trying to figure out the best way to get my 2 M mobile in the
>> family car but fusing it at the battery is the problem unless I get
>> replacement fuse holders and run my own wiring that way, I can't get to
>> the
>> firewall from under the hood at all, not with in a foot so I need to run
>> form in the cab out and I like fuses right at the battery so I'll have to
>> work that out soon. Just can't find the right holders for that.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 1:31 PM
>> Subject: Re: LDG Electronics tw2 is out
>>
>>
>>> family sucks
>>> especially when they aren't hams?
>>> lol
>>> I think i will be obtaining a tw2 next month hopefully.
>>> I have helped out a few hams with their 2M mobile installations and it
>>> would
>>> help so much to be able to check the SWR and match the antenna
>>> accordingly.
>>> Not to mention be able to work more successfully on home brewed VHF/UHF
>>> directional antennas.
>>> 73
>>> Colin, V A6BKX
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 10:47 AM
>>> Subject: Re: LDG Electronics tw2 is out
>>>
>>>
>>>> I'll pick up the 1 and the 2 right after I pay for my family vacation
>>>> the
>>>> other family member who was going to pay half for backed out of almost
>>>> completely on me the other day. Guess it's going to be back to the tiny
>>>> place with no room to move next year. Guess the 706 will be setup on
>>>> the
>>>> deck lol
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 11:15 AM
>>>> Subject: Re: LDG Electronics tw2 is out
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> > Glad you posted the note about changing bands. I am going to pick
>>>> > mine
>>> up
>>>> > this week end from a e s here in Vegas. I just assumed it was the
>>>> > same
>>> as
>>>> > the tw1. Thanks for the post.
>>>> > 73s
>>>> > Butch Bussen
>>>> > wa0vjr
>>>> >
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
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