And so it came to pass, on 24-07-96 01:29,
   that John Jewell spake unto Greg Cobb:
GC>> You can generate 30 Watts RMS easier with voltage and not have to
GC>> have this really intricate power supply.
 JJ> But the most you can get out of a car without an Accuvolt or
 JJ> something like that is what, 14.4vDC, or 15vDC on a really good
 JJ> day? 
Most cars' regulators are set to a maximum of 14.4-14.5VDC.  In practice, 
this is available only with the engine *and nothing else* running.  Start 
turning on lights, the fan, the stereo... and it starts to drop.  Typically 
you'll run closer to 13-13.5V when underway.  If your amps are located at the 
back of the car, you'll also lose about .5-1V to line resistance by the time 
you get back there.
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Q: Why don't blind people skydive?
A: It scares the heck outta their dogs!
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