General · FCC ELEMENT 3

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General · FCC Element 3 · answer reveals automatically

Why should DC power for a 100-watt HF transceiver not be supplied by a vehicle’s auxiliary power socket?

AnswerThe socket’s wiring may be inadequate for the current drawn by the transceiver

A vehicle auxiliary power socket and its wiring may not be rated for the current required by a 100-watt HF transceiver.