What size power supply?

[cobra jet]

What size (amps) power supply would I need to properly run a RCI 2950 and TS 500?

Thanks!
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[Slim Jim]

make me one of those mounting brackets like the one in that picture and I'll be happy to tell you whatever you want to know! That's pretty neat. Anyway, According to Texas Star's specifications on a 500, it's maximum current draw is about 45 amps plus about 5 or so for the 2950...I'd say a 50 amp supply would work.

[cobra jet]

Thanks for the power supply info and the flowers on the mobile! I was hoping to get away with less but I know that you are right.

The mounting bracket is only available for SD F250's but can be had through Havis Shields. Check them out on the net.

Thanks Again!
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[Slim Jim]

No problem man. Thanks for showing me where I can get my hands on one of those brackets! Catch you on the airwaves... By the way, what's your sideband call sign?

[Visegrip]

Ditto on the 50 amp.

Man that is a nice mobile setup!

[Trouble]

Wow! Beautiful setup!!
I assume you are looking for a PS to run this as a base or is your mobile 24v or something? I run a TS500 and SWP Gen. Lee on a 90a alt and 2-750cca batteries with no problemmos. Man I am still tripping over that install. Never saw one like that---awesome! Too bad I couldn't find something like that for my Jeep Grand Cherokee

[cobra jet]

Slim Jim, my sideband call sign is "Keystone 428". Hang on 273850 mostly, but do float around upward where ever the DX action happens to be.

Visegrip, thanks man! Heard your handle mentioned on a DX conversation between two locals. Don't worry, it was all good! (unless there's another Visegrip around?)

Trouble, you're exactly right. I'm planning on pulling the truck into my garage when not on the road and use it for a base station. Will be putting up a newly painted fifty foot tower and a Interceptor 10K soon. If you or a buddy are good with metal working, I'm sure you could make the console work in any truck!
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[cobra jet]

Any brand of power supply recommended over the others??

[Trouble]

**Censored**. Those consoles are $$$$$$.
Sorry, got no skills like that here LOL Will have to pay for them. Again, awesome setup.

[Slim Jim]

Any brand of power supply recommended over the others??

I've run an Astron 50 amp and a 35 amp for two or three years now with no problems. They seem to be pretty solid. By the way, I'm known locally as "342" on 27.385 MHz and my VOA number is "726" on 27.505 MHz. They usually host a net on Wednesdays and Sundays from 8pm to 9pm. Jump in there and holler for me next time you get a chance.

[Trouble]

I don't know if it is 'cost effective' but you can place them parallel (or is it in series) as long as they are identical PS (make, model, settings).
Thought about this myself as the 50-70a PS can be $$$$$$$

[Trouble]

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[cobra jet]

Thanks for all the great replies guys!

Slim Jim, I'll be on tomorrow (Sun) at 8PM on 27385 listening! Hope that F layer behaves itself and lets it happen!!

[Rex_foxhound]

Astrons are good. I've got a 35 amp.
Also might wanna check out IOTA. You can find them at very good prices on ebay. I've got two 55 amp ones.

[cobra jet]

Rex_foxhound, thanks a lot for the info! Got a few of both brands on the radar!

[cobra jet]

Just bought a Astron 60. It's on it's way. Was wondering if there is any issue with using this to power the set up in my truck by simply hooking up the PS directly to the battery? In other words, is there an issue to the truck battery being overcharged or does it just supply based on draw?

[stagecoach]

TO be honest you will need 2 power supplies 1 small 1 for the radio i use a 12 amp it is more than enough as for the 500 i think that's a 4 pill if so a 50 amp will have its hands full i recommend a 60 to 70 amp keep in mind that for every 2 pills you have 35 amps of pull ......................good luck..............COACH..............A REAL GROUNDSHAKER.............

[cobra jet]

From what the specs of the equipment state, the 500 is 45 amp draw, the radio 4.8 amps. The Astron 60 says 50 avg. and 55 peak. Yes, more is always better, but it seems as though the current draw demands should be covered.