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Can I use my Icom mounted VHF radio, or an SSB radio, on a vessel with a 24V electrical system?

April 26, 2017electrical ICOM mounted radio ssb system vessel VHF

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Can I use my Icom mounted VHF radio, or an SSB radio, on a vessel with a 24V electrical system?

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Only if you purchase a separate power converter that will convert 24V DC into 12 Volt DC. All Icom mounted VHF and SSB marine radios are designed to operate with 12V power systems. Connecting them to 24V will result in immediate failure of the radio due to over voltage. It might even damage the radio beyond repair.