Gary S. wrote:
On 24 Feb 2005 07:41:40 -0800, wrote:
wrote:
It's larger than the current crop of very popular mobile xcvrs like
the
IC-706 which were designed for underdash installations. But RVs are
usually not as cramped for installation space as are cars & small
trucks so an FT-847 would likely "fit"OK. The major advantages of
the
In an RV installation, there may not be sufficient air circulation
around the rig.
Depends on how/where the equipment is installed.
It would also makes sense to add extra cooling fans for the space
where all this is installed, essentially the way that rack mounted
electronics have a second level of cooling fans beyond what what each
component has.
If xcvrs are installed in open-air spaces like under dashes or on
desktops, which is usually the case with ham rigs in RVs there
shouldn't be any particular need for additional fans. My 847 internal
fan very seldom kicks in when the rig is used on a desktop even when
running high duty cycle CW and I don't see why the fan would run any
more in an underdash installation. But stuff any 100W xcvr into some
close-fitting blind cubbyhole there better be a second fan which forces
air through the cubbyhole "or else".
You cannot run electronics too cool.
I could not agree more - but within common sense limits.
Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
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