Tech question

[JohnR]

I forget the particulars but what you need is a noise filter for the alternator, that should cut down on the "jump". You may not need a new alternator. If you have a TV in there now and can find a 15" 12V LCD "TV", I think you would be better off than trying a PC LCD in the car...

[likwid]

John's right on the LCD solution, I'm sure the baby 15"/12" actual TV's are cheaper than monitors are.

Put a 17" LCD monitor in Shindig this morning for the onboard computer.

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by likwid

John's right on the LCD solution, I'm sure the baby 15"/12" actual TV's are cheaper than monitors are.

Put a 17" LCD monitor in Shindig this morning for the onboard computer.

I found a new rugged 12" 800x600 Police LCD on FleaBay for under $200 for my mobile PC project. The good part? 850 NITS brightness and 12 volt .

[likwid]

Nice!

There's just a small dedicated inverter in the nav station for the PC (not a laptop) onboard. Dosen't have that much draw at all.

[mrmacey]

And I am sure that is what was causing the tv to go nuts its not jumpin no more the radio is not humming on am so I have to bet the alternator was throwing interference thanks for the help.

[likwid]

I got the same thing going on in my truck (hum on AM)

Time to get the alternator rebuilt.