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Re: Intermittent connection on field only

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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz View Post
Max,
The 12 volt radio output is exactly 12 volts from a boost/buck regulator inside the PD. It continues to work until the battery falls to about 4.5 volts at which time it quits altogether. It does not track the battery.
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Originally Posted by PDB Documentation
Don’t panic if the 12V power supply output is a bit higher than 12V. The supply tracks battery voltage when the battery is fully charged and greater than 12V.
http://www.usfirst.org/sites/default...on%20Board.pdf
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