Hi Mike:
I think the other Chuck try to usurp my answer.
I put together a web page of the most recent solar powered digi I built.
http://aprs.n0nhj.net/bb/index.html
This site is using a synthesized radio since I need multiple
frequencies. The best I've done is with an old MT500 that only has
about a 12ma standby current draw.
The batteries at the smaller sites are all 24 to 28 Amp Hour Gel Cells.
73's
Chuck n0nhj
kc8fwd wrote:
Chuck,
I want to solar power a Digi and was curious what all you use and what type of
batteries.Thanks Mike KC8FWD
--- In [email protected], Chuck Kimball <n0...@...> wrote:
The 100 to 200ma to hold the coil in on some of the older LVDs can be
more than the entire load at some sites.
I run several solar powered digipeater sites where the standby current
is <50ma.
Last summer I ran across the Samlex LVD's that are all solid state, and
the load is only 4ma.
http://www.samlex.com/pdf/products/batteryguard_en.pdf
Tessco carries the 40A version for about $65 (Gold Price) (Non
stock/special order).
I have had good luck with them so far.
Chuck
n0nhj
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