There are several discussion threads about this item over the last several days on the QRP-L list:
http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/qrp-l Dick Ballard W7AND [EMAIL PROTECTED] Beaverton OR (near Portland) On Mon, 3 Apr 2006 21:38:38 EDT, you wrote: >Just picked this up over the weekend and though this would be a great item to >have around for field activities. > >Radio Shack has a neat small rechargable battery pack on sale for only >$19.95. It is the Power Up Rechargeable Jump-Starter, #270-4130. It is a >nice >compact size of 6 X 9.5 X 8 inches, which includes a carrying handle. The >internal battery is a 12V 12Ah sealed lead acid type. There is a built-in >charger >circuit with molded-in standard male 120 VAC connectors - just plug-in your >standard extension cord. There are two short cables with plastic-coated >clamps >for connecting to your car battery terminals to do an emergency start when >your >standard battery is low. Also included is an internal auto 12 VDC socket >(cigarette lighter). There are the standard idiot-proof status lights. > >Sorry, but they did not include Anderson Power Pole connections. > >And, it would have been even neater if they had included an 120 VAC inverter >circuit so you could recharge you cell phone or laptop batteries while out in >the field. > >BTW, I have not conenctions with Radio Shack other than being a happy >customer. > >73, >Henry Pollock K4TMC >K2/100 #3??? (Oops, I forgot...turning 54 has its downfalls...) >_______________________________________________ >Elecraft mailing list >Post to: [email protected] >You must be a subscriber to post to the list. >Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm >Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
