[TenTec] battery life

[Ron Zond]

Hi tim

Okay, the question is answered, finally :-)

Ron
K3MIY
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In a message dated 3/31/2006 5:05:28 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
k3miy at 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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