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Syncopations

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Okay, so I have an 800mhz M/A COM Orion trunk mount radio. I have it hooked up to a 13.8V, 3amp power supply. When I tested transmit, it shut off. I'm guessing 3amp is not sufficient for the radio. Can someone give me suggestions on required amps(input and output) and any other relevant power information? It will be used on the bench only.

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You don't mention the band or model number. A low band and high power VHF Hi-Band Orion should be powered by a minimum of a 30A supply. 30w 800Mhz units can get by with a good 15a supply.

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