I plan on installing a Ham radio system in Brownie.
No spark plugs = Quiet reception.....
I noticed that she only has the 55amp alternator in it.
This may not be enough for the system.
I dont want to brown-out brownie so is there a
larger altenator out there? I recall saabs use the
bosch alternators also. My old 9000t had a 100amp
alternator or better. That would be awesome for it
if it would fit...

George

You are correct. The Saab alternators are a good fit.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=93569&highlight=saab+alternator

Thanks! I will check into this!

George

I've got an 80amp unit from a Saab900 on mine.

Diesels are indeed a quiet platform for radio reception. I have a Philips DC-777 receiver in my 300D. The DC-777 has long and shortwave reception in addition to the usual mediumwave and FM bands and cassette (remember tape cassettes?). Any noise you hear will be from your turn signals or window motors...or someone else's gasser.

Why the ACC blower doesn't generate noise I don't know; maybe there's a supressor circuit hidden somewhere. Anyway, reception is quite good with the stock antenna. I'd also be interested in trying a long CB whip as an antenna.

Jeremy
N6WFO

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