Is there any measurable negative effect of voltage fluctuations that are common in a mobile environment? I can swing 1200 watts with steady modulation and the amp and radio stay pretty steady at 14.1-14.2. When I talk, the charging system can't react fast enough and it will bounce around from 13 to 14.3. The IC-7100 is also seeing this voltage fluctuation. It doesn't seem to make a difference if I'm idling or reved up.
I'm thinking about trying a large power capacitor to see if that will smooth things out a bit. I have maybe 15' of 1/0 cable, 2 factory batteries, and the alternator does 200A@idle, and 370A@cruise.
I'm thinking about trying a large power capacitor to see if that will smooth things out a bit. I have maybe 15' of 1/0 cable, 2 factory batteries, and the alternator does 200A@idle, and 370A@cruise.