[TenTec] Argonaut 5 Supply Voltage sensitivity

[wb2vuf@qsl.net]

Mark, et al,:

I have used my Scout with a 7 amp hour gel cell battery and I have not
had a problem running it for a couple of hours of casual or Field Day
type operation. It is possible to buy individual 2.2 V gel cells which
could be connected in series with a 12 V battery to give a little more
margin.

			73,

			Bob WB2VUF

Mark Erbaugh wrote:
> 
> This is an interesting discussion for me.  One of the reasons I got an
> Argonaut was to run portable (off of batteries). Hopefully, this weekend,
> I'll get a chance to hook the Argo up to my intended battery supply ( a 7
> Amp Hour battery in a portable air compressor ). I'll rig up my volt meter
> so I can see what's happening.
> 
> 73,
> Mark
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Carl R. Gansen" <wb0cff@hotmail.com>
> To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 0:17 AM
> Subject: [TenTec] Argonaut 5 Supply Voltage sensitivity
> 
> >
> > If an Argonaut 5 owner would be so kind, I'd like to know how the rig
> > behaves as voltage is decreased.
> >
> > I've tried using my Scout on batteries for portable use and I was quite
> > disappointed in it's behavior after
> > the battery sagged a little.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Carl R. Gansen  WB0CFF
> > 9300 W 225 St
> > Belle Plaine, Mn. 56011-4206
> >
> >
> >
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