Radioddity DB20-G for Vehicle&Home Use?

[WSFJ540]

Thinking about buying a Radioddity DB20-G GMRS Mobile and was wondering if it could do double duty - used in my vehicle (cigarette lighter) and in my house as a base station. Would something like an AC to DC Converter 110V to 12V 5A 60W Car Cigarette Lighter Adapter work for inside the house? Has anyone done this before and could share some tips or tricks?

[amaff]

5 hours ago, Marchboom said:

Not trying to ruin your plans to use your radio in your car and house, but after a while it might get old taking the radio from one place to another, over and over again. It may seem like no big deal now but in a while you might want to get another radio for your house.  Just sayin'.

Thankfully these are pretty inexpensive

[WRYS709]

On 12/13/2024 at 10:55 AM, Marchboom said:

Not trying to ruin your plans to use your radio in your car and house, but after a while it might get old taking the radio from one place to another, over and over again. It may seem like no big deal now but in a while you might want to get another radio for your house.  Just sayin'.

I have purchased four:

1) The Anytone AT-779UV for the car with a cup-holder mount and mag-mount antenna

2) The DB20-G for the car and moved the Anytone to my home

3) Another DB20-G when the mobile DB20-G was stolen; with the plumbers cup-mount holder suggested elsewhere on this Forum; and

4) The DB25-D for the car, when I decided I wanted a radio just like the DB20-G that also had DMR capabilities (now I have two DB20-Gs at home!)

[Guest]

5 minutes ago, BoxCar said:

Almost any power supply putting out 10A (12oW) will do for that radio. For a 50W radio, you'll need 15A up to 20A (180-240W).

Any antenna?  What a joke. 

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, WRYZ926 said:

You can find power supplies on Amazon that put out the correct 13.8v DC and have a 10 amp accessory port (cigarette lighter) that will work fine for a 20 watt radio. I suggest buying a 30 amp power supply just incase you ever decide to get a 50 watt radio to use as a base station.  

Here is one example: 13.8V 30A Bench Power Supply, Analog DC Power Supply with Cigarette Plug, Ham Radio Regulated Switching Power Supply, Noise Offset Control I know its a generic brand, but that exact power supply is sold under various names and has a good reputation.

One thing to remember is that most, if not all, power supplies are marketed at their peak power output. The continuous power output is between 75 and 80 percent of that. SO a 20 amp power supply is really only good for 22-24 amps of continuous use.

Wow that’s an expensive one. My 80amp only costs $98.  It’s been powering 3 radios and led lights for years.  And it’s perfectly clean power