[CQ-Contest] Laptop Power
Jimk8mr at aol.com
Jimk8mr at aol.com
Sat Jul 29 21:49:46 EDT 2000
I'm getting into advanced stages of planning for the Ohio QSO Party. I'm
going out for the first serious mobile effort with my equipment. To run the
laptop (an IBM Thinkpad) I have a small DC-AC inverter but expect RF noise
problems.
What DC power requirements do these computers have (e.g eliminate the AC
supply and go direct from battery)? Can these be met by some reasonable
combination of batteries (gel-cells in series, etc.)? What precautions does
one need to follow to keep from frying the laptop, etc.? Where might one
find the little 4-pin connectors power these computers use?
Tnx & 73 - Jim K8MR
Ohio QSO Party - 1600Z Saturday August 26 to 0400Z Sunday August 27
Details at www.qsl.net/mrrc
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