Running a Flex 6600M at 14.6 volts

NA0B

I would like to setup a LiFePO4 battery with an EpicPWRGate to power a Flex 6600M in case there is a power shutdown. The charging voltage for Bienno LiFePO4 batteries is 14.6 volts. Currently the PS is set at 13.8 volts. I could adjust the PS to 14.6 volts and run the Flex 6600M a this voltage.  I know this is within specs (13.8 + 15%), but wanted to be sure there are no potential problems. Perhaps someone has already been doing this and can share his/her experience. Thanks. 

Mike-VA3MW

Hi

You'll see the voltage range for the radios is 13.8V +/- 15%.  

That is about +/- 2V

I think you answered your own question though.

Mike 

NA0B

Thanks Mike. 

John KB4DU

I run my Flex like this all the time. I set the power supply voltage to show 13.8 during transmit, which is 14.5 during receive. 

NA0B

Thanks John.

Tim N9PUZ

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Aurel Richard Chabot

I currently run my 6400M on batteries full time, as the power here goes out at least twice a week and is very frustrating. What i have noticed is when i do power the 6400M down, i can still hear it running inside and some noticeable audio coming from the Speaker?
is this normal and will it cause problems down the road.
Thankyou in advance.
Rick
VA3AGX