Okay, in my haste to get a radio station on my layout, I was at a show and purchased Busch's pre-built radio mast with the blinking warning lights. The 15 Volt output transformer (it can also use 14 Volt or 16 Volt) requirement didn't register with me until I got home and realized all my transformers are 18 Volt Accessory connections and higher.
It's sparse instructions says it can use 14, 15, or 16 Volts (output from the transformer) AC or DC. But nothing higher or lower. Unlike what Miller Engineering has for its animated signs, Busch doesn't seem to have a transformer available that I could find.
So, to the pros I ask, I would assume that (after cutting off the plugin) on a 15 Volt Radio Shack adapter - I should be able to connect it to the blinker controller for the Busch radio mast and be okay? Thanks!
If the only thing you are goign to hook to it is the radio tower, I'd suggest somethign lower than 15V, the 15V AC power suppyl is not regulated and with no or a light load could very well put out as much as 18V. If you hook up enough other stuff to it, say it's a 1 amp supply and you hook up half to 3/4 of an amp worth of stuff, thent he output will be near 15V.
--Randy
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rrinker If the only thing you are goign to hook to it is the radio tower, I'd suggest somethign lower than 15V, the 15V AC power suppyl is not regulated and with no or a light load could very well put out as much as 18V. If you hook up enough other stuff to it, say it's a 1 amp supply and you hook up half to 3/4 of an amp worth of stuff, thent he output will be near 15V. --Randy
Randy is right, you could probably use a 12V unregulated supply and find it puts out the 15V you need until you load it to around 75% of it's rated current. Also, slightly under powering the lights will increase longevity.