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?

[WRYS709]

Just now, WSFJ540 said:

Yeah, I ended up buying a Bluetti EB3A and it seems to do the trick.  The DB20-G shows 13.5v on the screen and transmits at high without any issues.

Yes, I already had a 120v to 12v power supply in the house, that I use to power my DB20-G on a permanent basis. But since you asked about Jackery and since I DO use my Jackery Explorer 300 to power my DB20-G when portable, I wanted to give you the benefit of that knowledge.

[Marchboom]

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'.

[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!)