In a message dated 2/14/06 2:57:55 PM GMT Standard Time, roncasa@verizon.net
writes:
> Oh come now, it's not that bad.
> I used the 516 @ 5 watts all day (CW) using 7 AH batt in the field.
> It works great with the VBWFP. Lot's of fun really.
> Better than being inside on a nice day! (smile)
> Ron wb1hga
> "CW, an esoteric experience"
>
Last fall, on ARRL's emergency power day, I ran my Argo V at 20 W (also CW)
with a 12 AH battery. It lasted for about 5-6 hours of operating. Maybe if I
had run it at 5 W it would have lasted all day.
73,
Ray W2RS
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