Re: [TenTec] Battery charger (power supply Hercules II)

[Jim Brown <k9yc@audiosystemsgroup.com>]

On 2/5/2011 8:35 AM, Dr. Gerald N. Johnson wrote:
> During a rag chew or domestic contest I'm pretty sure the 10 amp may not
> keep up, the lower current chargers have no chance at all and the life
> of the batteries is longest if discharged the least.
I agree.  I use a 10A supply to recharge a deep discharge Costco battery 
that runs my K3 and a few accessories. It's enough for that power level, 
even during heavy contesting, but I'd want more like 25-30A to run my 
Herc II.  So far, I've not used battery-floated power to run my Herc II, 
but I've read about others doing so. I don't usually use my Herc II at 
home, since I have Titan 425s, but I do love the Herc II for portable 
use (like county expeditions).
73, Jim K9YC