02intlbluebird
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Hello,
I have a fleet of Astro Spectra W4 110 watt mobile radios connected in my trucks. I have a mobile radio set up in my garage and In need of a strong power supply capable of running that radio. I also have a 45 watt non remote mount W4 block that I have powered on an Astron RS-20A as the base radio. I've been told I should have had a 110 unit as a base for better distance. We are having issues with reception located in New Hampshire. The best distance practice we've gotten from the base to a mobile unit was 4 exits down the highway. We have tried analog and Digital but nothing changes with reception. Sometimes digital is worse here. We've been looking into and I am hoping for strong feedback from other enthusiasts on this page. Should I get stronger power supplies and also, what are your recommendations for a strong VHF base antenna. I currently have 2 Browning BR-6050 antennas that I bought from the early start of my hobby with two way radios. Our truck fleet has the 5/8" gain VHF Larid B1443s antennas that I have replaced this spring. I first had Comtelco quarter wave VHF antennas and tried out the high gain antennas. Off topic, but I have reception static issues on my 2017 Ford F350 when I turn on the running clearance lights. All my lights on this truck are LED and making a severe reception issue. I originally was running a fleet of Kenwood TK series VHF analog radios with the quarter wave antennas and tried upgrading due to our span of coverage and the importance of truck to truck contact in the winter plowing season but still have issues hearing from two or more towns away. I have tried sparking a few other new topics but no reply. Thank You
I have a fleet of Astro Spectra W4 110 watt mobile radios connected in my trucks. I have a mobile radio set up in my garage and In need of a strong power supply capable of running that radio. I also have a 45 watt non remote mount W4 block that I have powered on an Astron RS-20A as the base radio. I've been told I should have had a 110 unit as a base for better distance. We are having issues with reception located in New Hampshire. The best distance practice we've gotten from the base to a mobile unit was 4 exits down the highway. We have tried analog and Digital but nothing changes with reception. Sometimes digital is worse here. We've been looking into and I am hoping for strong feedback from other enthusiasts on this page. Should I get stronger power supplies and also, what are your recommendations for a strong VHF base antenna. I currently have 2 Browning BR-6050 antennas that I bought from the early start of my hobby with two way radios. Our truck fleet has the 5/8" gain VHF Larid B1443s antennas that I have replaced this spring. I first had Comtelco quarter wave VHF antennas and tried out the high gain antennas. Off topic, but I have reception static issues on my 2017 Ford F350 when I turn on the running clearance lights. All my lights on this truck are LED and making a severe reception issue. I originally was running a fleet of Kenwood TK series VHF analog radios with the quarter wave antennas and tried upgrading due to our span of coverage and the importance of truck to truck contact in the winter plowing season but still have issues hearing from two or more towns away. I have tried sparking a few other new topics but no reply. Thank You