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Post Amerage Maximum?

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Airbus, Apr 14, 2015.

  1. Apr 14, 2015 #1
    Airbus

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    Does anyone know what the maximum amperage is that can be run through the power posts on top of the dash on a Cascadia?....:"
     
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  3. Apr 14, 2015 #2
    Ridgeline

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    Wow we were just talking about this very thing this morning.

    I got this from the supplier for FL, the binding posts are rated at 16 amps. They can take up to 20 amps but may get warm.

    BUT that said, it depends on what the fuse is that protects the circuit.
     
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  4. Apr 14, 2015 #3
    Airbus

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    Ok.....I'm planning on getting my Ham ticket and most of the dual band radios draw around 15 amps on transmit at full power (75watts)....Thanks..
     
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  5. Apr 14, 2015 #4
    Ridgeline

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    You should be safe with that, it is those cb things with a swing that seem to take the toll on them posts.

    Good luck with your ticket.
     
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  7. Apr 14, 2015 #5
    Airbus

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    Thanks....I should be taking the test on June 6th.....:)
     
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  8. Apr 25, 2015 #6
    mntrucker

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    20 amps is usually about the limit, though my memory isn't as good as it once was ;)
     
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