In a message dated 3/31/2006 5:05:28 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
k3miy@csonline.net writes:
Hello Bob and Group
I have used TEnTec rigs and battery power for about ten years, so the
following observations might be relevant.
The rigs were the Scout at 50 watts, and the Argonaut V at 20 watts. The
batteries were 33 A\h gel SLA, a good weight\power density ratio. In all
cases, regardless of rig, the 33 A\h batteries maintained a fairly constant
voltage over
a 12 hour period. The change would be .3 volt at most. I wonder if running
the Orion at reduced power (CW 5 to 30 watts)
would be suitable? Also, I would like to know your thoughts on using
batteries in parallel with power supply
as a voltage regulator\charger? Interesting post; thanks for any comments
Ron
K3MIY
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the screen on the origonal Orion will go blank with just a small drop in
voltage, try running it at home fro about ten minutes with some transmitting
in the loop, it goes blank on keydown with the voltage drop.
tom N6AJR
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