DC Power Adapter for the 246T

[MB]

I am trying to find a DC Power Adapter for my 246T so I can use it mobile. I have noticed Radio Shack has only one 6V adapter that states "For battery-powered audio devices that require 6 volts DC and up to 1000mA power."

The 246 specs say 6V at 500mA. Would it be OK to use this Radio Shack Power Adapter (273-1859) even though it says "up to 1000mA power"?? Or would this cause damage to the scanner?

If not has anyone found a good 6V 500mA DC Power Adapter.

Sorry if this has been asked allready, but I couldn't find any posts about it.

http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...%5Fid=273-1859

[fireant]

I think you should be find with this Dc power cord.

fireant

[TippeTrunker2]

I've used a similar DC set up on my BC235/245 since day one with no ill effects on the car or radio. It keeps the radio off batteries while in the car and extended the play time to all weekend. It even charged the battery pack. Now with the 246T, the Radio Shack Adaptaplug is different than the 235/245. Does anyone know what the difference would be. I think the 235/245 is the Orange or Yellow one. The center pin on the 246T is much fatter. AND, the voltage on the 245 set up was 12VDC on the pin, not 6VDC, the radio had an internal regulator. SO, is there a voltage regulator circuit in the 246T that will handle the drop, or do we really need to have a 6VDC regulated PowerPlug with the correct Adaptapug?

[Dubbin]

Originally Posted by MB

The 246 specs say 6V at 500mA. Would it be OK to use this Radio Shack Power Adapter (273-1859) even though it says "up to 1000mA power"?? Or would this cause damage to the scanner?

That power supply will work just fine. The radio will only use 500 of the 1000mA.