12v DC CB radio, what would be the easiest way to set one up?

[Robbie_765]

Hi, I'm a new member but longtime reader of the forum. I might be finally getting an M715 soon and its a dream of mine to have a CB radio rigged up. The vehicle I'd be getting still has the 24v system, so I'd need some sort of converter I suppose. I should mention I'm by no means an electrician. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks a lot!

[brute4c]

These are the best dc to dc converters I know of...you have to check them to see which ones will take the 24 and convert to 12...they are there. High quality, high efficiency.

https://samlexamerica.com/product-ca...e-converters/#



This one for example will take your 24 volts and output 12 volts at 8 amps...not sure how much you need...

https://samlexamerica.com/products/f...-idc-100b-12/#

[Mongo]

A CB requires only a couple amps. One of the buck switching regulators on Amazon would do a fine job for just a few bucks.
Here's an example:
https://www.amazon.com/EPBOWPT-Conve...72&sr=8-3&th=1

OR, you could have a full blown dual system, with either two 12V alternators in series (as in my M-715), of a modified center tapped 24V alternator. If you are interested in this, I will post the paper I wrote on the subject.