We use an inverter in the car -- Radio Shack sells them -- and it works great for the laptop. Just get a good one -- the cheap ones won't be able to handle it.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Harms Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 7:10 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; nRC List Subject: [AMFMTVDX] 12 Volt DXing and computers I just found a DC-AC power adapter for my computer. I will order one and test it out. I am still interested in the experiences others have had with 12 volt DXing. Bill Harms On 26 Nov 2006 at 17:50, Bill Harms wrote: > I am thinking of converting some of my equipment over to 12 volt DXing > so I can take advantage of remote locations. I can power my R8B with > no problem, but what about computers? I have search for a power > supply made for my laptop, but it looks like there is nothing > available perhaps because it requires a step up in voltage. A DC-AC > invertor and then using the computer's AC-DC power supply is not a > real option because of the electical noise an invertor produces. A > spare computer battery might be an option, but I would like to avoid > that and use my car's battery or another 12 volt battery. > > any ideas anyone? > > Bill Harms > Elkridge, Maryland > > > ______________________________________________________________ AMFMTVDX mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amfmtvdx Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
