Keith Heimbold wrote > > I am looking forward to putting together a similar station. Where did you > purchase the solar panels? > >
Keith, The solar panels came from Powerfilm directly. I picked them up at Dayton 2 years ago, 25 sections/panels per pack and I got 2 packs. If I put them all together it would be about 30 watts. I don't have them all put together, though, just the sections I've been using. Here is the website: http://www.powerfilmsolar.com/oem-components.php http://www.powerfilmsolar.com/oem-components.php They are the MTP15-75's. I thought they were 150mA each, but they're only 50mA. There is a 150mA version though. That might offer more wattage per ounce. ny4g wrote > > I am not sure why nobody mentioned the KX1. It has 4 watts output, 4 > bands, weighs next to nothing, 55 mA on receive, and with a 4500mA SLA (1 > lb) or the equivalent LiFePo which is half the weight and Par Ef-40-20-10 > and a spool of wire for 80m the entire group is perhaps 2 lbs or so - now > that is light (no mic, no external key - just the KXPD1. The only thing > lighter will be a XCVR single bander in an Altoids tin. > > Ariel > Ariel, The KX1 is a great option too. I had the pleasure of operating one for a weekend. I did not get to take it on a trek, just at home. I borrowed it for a presentation on Ham radio I did at OSU. At the time I had not made the migration to Elecraft myself. I was highly considering a KX1 because of its size and weight for the trail. However, I took in to account how I use my radios and where I use them the most. The KX1 would have been a trail-only rig. I had been wanting a K2 so I weighed the options and the K2 won. Now I am pretty glad I held off on the KX1 now that the KX3 came along. I did miss the solder melting, but it was also nice to power up and do something with the rig the same day I opened the box. That having been said, the KX3 is my ideal backpacking rig - and even beyond that. Elecraft packed so much in to this little rig that it is hard to call it a compromise. I don't mean this to be negative in any way, but I would call the K1 and KX1 compromise rigs for the reason that they aren't full-featured rigs (select bands and CW only, vs. all bands all modes). When you look at what the KX3 has to offer, in as small and light of a package that it is, you really have to look twice to realize that, no you aren't dreaming, it really does THAT too. To each their own, but I think I've come across the best thing since sliced bread. My backpacking buddies can even join in the fun - it does SSB so I don't have to throw the headphones on and tap out CW in confinement. The next time I get flown around for work I can throw this in my luggage, not take up too much space or weight, and not feel like I left anything behind. Same goes for weekend trips to visit family and friends. It's small and light, without missing a thing. Once the 2m module comes out I can even leave an HT behind. Steve, KC8QVO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX-3-Thank-you-Elecraft-for-dropping-over-10lbs-off-my-pack-weight-tp7559790p7559848.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
