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not going to use my radio all the time

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What ever radio i do get if it's the Connex 330 Hp i can use the 12 V adapter.... if i get a general HP 40 i was told i have to run it to the car battery
i found a power inverter i can use EverStart 400W Slim Inverter price is $16.99 at walmart
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just get a cheap power supply
as a matter of fact i have a few here. let me look threw my stuff. ill let you know
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Thanks Jon... my friend John showed me where the grommet is at i said when i get the radio will he help me he said yes, i'll do a go fund me account
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starscream wrote: August 27th, 2018, 9:36 pm What ever radio i do get if it's the Connex 330 Hp i can use the 12 V adapter.... if i get a general HP 40 i was told i have to run it to the car battery
i found a power inverter i can use EverStart 400W Slim Inverter price is $16.99 at walmart
Power inverter converts DC power to AC...That won't work with a General HP40...you'll melt it! :mrgreen:
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Guess i'll run it to the battery... best buy quoted me $100 for a 5 min job
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If you are using either radio in a vehicle you don't need the inverter, to use it as a base you will need a power supply capable of the amperage the radios need to function properly.

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I know a place they are a ham radio dealer.... they do sell cb's like cobra and antennas called **Non Sponsor** in hamilton ohio when i'm going to gilmore ponds fri i'll price thier power supply

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starscream wrote: August 29th, 2018, 4:49 pm I know a place they are a ham radio dealer.... they do sell cb's like cobra and antennas called **Non Sponsor** in hamilton ohio when i'm going to gilmore ponds fri i'll price thier power supply

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Is this going to be a base set-up or going in your car?
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The general HP 40 will be for my SUV.... later on down the road the connex 3300 will be for my base
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I have been watching ebay
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