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08-15-2013, 08:34 PM
Hello all...
I have always wondered why the labels on some my radios say 110 V AC or DC.
Does that mean I can run it on DC?.... What would happen if instead of plugging it in to AC, I attached 110V DC to the plug? Would it work?
Just wondering...
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dumb question - by Buzz - 08-15-2013, 08:34 PM
RE: dumb question - by morzh - 08-15-2013, 08:56 PM
RE: dumb question - by Buzz - 08-15-2013, 09:18 PM
RE: dumb question - by BrendaAnnD - 08-15-2013, 09:40 PM
RE: dumb question - by Buzz - 08-15-2013, 10:05 PM
RE: dumb question - by chris25260880 - 08-15-2013, 10:36 PM
RE: dumb question - by Electrothaumaturgist - 08-15-2013, 11:35 PM
RE: dumb question - by Arran - 08-16-2013, 03:13 AM



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