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    How to bring down mobile voltage?

    Getting my ducks in a row to do a Yaesu FT-857 install in my truck and noticed the manual is rather adamant about NOT going over 15 volts on the power supply. Unfortunately, late model Silverados will often just barely go above 15 volts when charging. Does anyone have a recommendation on some...
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    FT-857D + CB on 102" whip?

    I forgot to subscribe to my post. Thanks for all the replies! I was about to say that someone missed a decimal. I actually decided to scrap the tuner idea and just use hamsticks or the like when I want to change bands. I'll either just use a coax switch or expand the radio to do 11M when the...
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    FT-857D + CB on 102" whip?

    I've decided to broaden my horizons and picked up a ham ticket (going to take General test soon). My plan of dropping a simple 2m rig in my truck has snowballed into getting a FT-857D with the FC-40 tuner. Currently I have a Uniden Grant LT CB in the truck with a 102" whip on a Breedlove EZN...
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