[Harc] Power supplies and feed wire ideas

[Cliff VanCott]

  Hello again!  
Thanks to all for the great recommendations and personal insights.  The experiences you've shared help me a lot and I've zeroed in on a Kenwood TM-V71A and either a Comet GP-3, or (most likely) the Diamond x50... mounted on the peak of the roof.
What I'd like to follow up with is this... What Power Supplies do you use?  I'm leaning towards something with power poles on the front (I do intend to move the radio from my house to the car often enough to make easy dis-re-connecting a consideration), and am not ready to build my 'ammo can' go-box yet, so a 120vac to 13.8vdc 30-amp (peak) power supply of some kind seems reasonable.  (vice the Bioenno with charger option)  (BTW... There are a couple of LARGE ammo cans listed on Craigslist today!)
What power supply do you use and what do you like/dislike about it?  Where do you find that you shop for things like this the most?  Am I missing something?... I encourage your input!

Also... I figure I'm gonna need a ~30 foot feed line, and am leaning towards LMR 400.  Where do you find the best source for genuine coax (with fittings already attached)?  I realize this is one thing that some counterfeit poorly, so I don't want to substitute for a faulty product.  Any good ideas on how recognize the real thing... or what acceptable substitutes you've found effective?  This will be installed once and left in place, so I'm okay with a solid vice stranded core, not sure if there's other considerations I need to think about.

So, thank you to all who have responded earlier, and to all who are willing to share your experiences.  I feel like I'm starting down a path MANY here have already traveled, and am always grateful for advice.  
Thank you... Cliff  KN6CEJ












    On Sunday, June 28, 2020, 08:39:59 PM PDT, Cliff VanCott via Harc <harc at humboldt-arc.org> wrote:  
 
 Hi all, 
One of the lessons I learned today (Field Day) is this... my HT isn't gonna cut it for the transmit power and versatility I want!  My Yaesu FT60R is a fine work horse... but a limited one.  

I hope to add a mobile to my inventory... and would like YOUR inputs as to best features to look for, the things to watch out for and any suggestions on questions I should answer before I hit the order button!  I am very interested in your opinions about your rig... and I may come back to local owners with more questions once I buy my own.
I am a new Technician... but will eventually upgrade to General.  I currently only hit v-and-uhf via voice... most likely won't chase cw.  I will eventually get into digital, and understand that 40 meter IS something I want to access, because it's useful here in Humboldt.  I'll also want to do emergency message-ing... my primary motivation for radio is supporting emergency communications when things go sideways (...but I enjoy the social aspect of the club too.)
I also like the idea of being able to access the world via a link to my mobile, while i'm carrying my HT down in the canyon.
So... if you have some info to share, I am open.  Suggestions, comments, pitfalls to avoid and 'don't get one without xxxxx' all will help me figure it out.  What do you have that you like? What do you wish you'd done different.  

Thanks... I appreciate your help and WILL see you someday! (... and we'll chat on the air!)   Cliff-- 
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