What would be interesting for portable use is a whizzo box where I can
connect a Ni-MH battery and a solar cell and ensure that I neither
overcharge the battery nor provide too high a voltage to the radio (in my
case K1 or IC-703).
Ideally I can then connect battery and solar cells as inputs and take the
Ni-MH's 12 to 13 volt (or so) output.
Simon Brown
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http://blog.ham-radio.ch/
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From: "Don Brown" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I just ordered 2 solar panels from Northerntool.com to experiment with.
These panels are on close out and are rated at 5 watts. They appear to be
about 4x5 when folded and fold out into 5 sections. It has a weather proof
nylon shell with grommets at the corners for mounting. This looks like a
great little panel for backpacking or other portable use. They are only
$35 on sale now catalog number 339974-1615.
I have seen similar panels go for much more than this and these are higher
power than the popular VW panels. A small 2-5 amp gel cell and one of my
low power solar controllers would be great for a K1 or KX1. You can also
easily charge a 10 cell 2000-2500 mAH NiMH battery pack without a
controller as long as you did not leave them on charge too long, about 4-5
hours with full sun. Usual disclaimers no connection with Northern Tool
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