John,

That's a lot of power from the aux jack (cig lighter). They normally

are labeled 10W. The newer cars aren't expected to have actual

cigarette lighters. Whatever radio you buy, keep in mind you may

have to run it directly off the battery. Or, use a low power setting

that will be within the capability of the Aux Jk.

GL/73, Bob K8BL

On Sunday, September 26, 2021, 02:38:22 PM EDT, John Geiger <af5cc2@gmail.com> wrote:

I am looking for an inexpensive FM radio to take roving for the FM satellites. Since it would sometimes be powered from a cigarette lighter, like when being used in a rental car, it probably can't do a full 50 watts on FM, so something that can be set for 25 or 30 watts would be nice (or something that has the level max), since I will be using it with low gain antennas. Has anyone used some of the Chinese FM radios like Anytone or TYT on the FM satellites with good results? Any specific models to recommend?

73 John AF5CC

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