Having recently done several NPOTA activations I'll share my experience.
I have a non-Elecraft radio permanently mounted in my truck (my nice K3
station stays home), run about 100 watts into a typical screwdriver
antenna. I ran off the single battery in my truck, which is good for
about 50 to
SSB is low duty cycle. Even if you have processing cranked way up, with 80
watts out peak, your average power won't be any where near this level. And you
do have to stop talking and listen, fetch a beverage, visit the nearest shrubs,
right? :)
I think you'd easily do 6 hours with what you have
I've looked at this too, given that I'm /P almost 100% of the time now and
have considered various QRO options. Unfortunately, I've yet to find a QRO
solution that doesn't involve something semi-permanently mounted in my
truck. Either a deep-cycle AGM or a high capacity LiFEPO4 in the spare
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Subject: [Elecraft] Battery requirements for NPOTA activation with KX3/KXPA100
Hi folks,
I know this has been asked and discussed before but I can’t seem to get a
handle on a clear-cut answer …
I am going to do a SSB NPOTA (National Parks on the Air) activation with my
KX3/KXPA100
I think you'll draw a lot more than 8A at 100 watts.
Also note that to get 100 watts from this setup will require a bit more than 14
volts I think. I ran my PS at 14.5 or better to make it. YMMV!
You're gonna get a lot responses on this query, so be prepared.
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Hi folks,
I know this has been asked and discussed before but I can’t seem to get a
handle on a clear-cut answer …
I am going to do a SSB NPOTA (National Parks on the Air) activation with my
KX3/KXPA100/PX3 on battery power. It has been in the works for a while with a
special use permit
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