Choosing a Power Supply for Your Station
Basic models just change 125VAC to 13VDC. Typical add-on features include volt/amp meters, multiple power outputs, noise offset controls to minimize RFI, variable
Power Requirements: Base stations operate on 120V AC power rather than 12V DC, requiring either built-in power supplies or separate AC-to-DC converters. Size and Ergonomics: Designed for desktop use, these radios feature full-size controls, making operation more comfortable during extended sessions.
Remember, the longer the CB antenna, the more potential range that you will have. The basic components for a Base Station CB System include a CB radio, power supply (if you are using a mobile CB radio instead of a base station CB radio), coax, and an antenna.
We have selected the Galaxy DX2547 first, as this is the only base station radio that we offer that will plug directly into your wall outlet. You can choose to get a mobile CB radio, like the DX959B, but will require an additional power supply.
How Much Power? Power supplies are often rated by their continuous and intermittent/peak (ICS) current capacities. The figure you want to look at is the continuous rating—the amount of current the power supply can provide. For example, the Samlex SEC-1235P-M switching power supply is rated 30A continuous output, 36A peak.
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