John:

I may have to get power strips like you say.  I already have the anderson
power poles, but the low-voltage-alert power strips might be needed next.

Can you tell me what to look for, and where to get them?

Thanks, and 73 from Tom Behler: Kb8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 10:07 AM
Subject: Re: question on alert beaps for TMV7A


> I get DC power strips with the Anderson power poles that will beep at low
> voltages, that comes in handy. Problem is, I'm setup int he corner of my
> bedroom so if we have power outages late at night it will wake me but
that's
> come in handy in situations like you say.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 9:49 AM
> Subject: question on alert beaps for TMV7A
>
>
> > Hi, all.
> >
> > This past week-end, I was running a communications net for a state-wide
> > bike
> > tour that was coming through our area of Michigan, and I was using the
> > TMV7A
> > as my main communications rig.  After a few minutes of radio silence, I
> > was
> > surprised when I checked the rig, and had no power.  One of the circuit
> > breakers in the building I was operating from had tripped, and noone had
> > recognized the problem.
> >
> > Is there any way to activate alert beaps on the TMV7A so you know
whether
> > the radio is on or off?  I am wondering if there is some sort of
function
> > similar to the "on off" beaps in the THF6A?
> >
> > If anyone can help with this, and tell me how to activate the beaps, I'd
> > appreciate the info.
> >
> > I am about to head out of town, and will be able to check e-mail only
> > sporadically over the next few days, so I may not respond immediately.
> > Nevertheless, I will acknowledge replies, and try any suggested
solutions,
> > as soon as I can.
> >
> > Thanks to all for your help.
> >
> >
> > 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> >
> >
>