Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 Power Requirements

2005-06-03 Thread G3VVT
In a message dated 03/06/05 04:10:11 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Given the size and weight of batteries, I had hoped to use a 36 Ah battery, and then recharge it with solar power. But it seems that these batteries charge rather slowly, and that might not be possible. For

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 Power Requirements

2005-06-03 Thread Charles Greene
Bob, My experience with a marine battery about that size in my sailboat with a solar charger with a regulator was it the battery stayed topped off all summer. TWithout the regulator, it would overcharge. Also, shop around. I only paid $80 for my 1 amp flexible solar charger a few years

[Elecraft] K2/100 Power Requirements

2005-06-02 Thread John Lucas
Anyone know from experience how long a 75 amp hour marine battery will last in typical contest conditions running SSB K2/100W? Thanks John [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

RE: [Elecraft] K2/100 Power Requirements

2005-06-02 Thread Thomas Beltran
Actually, I had a question that is in a similar vein. I bought a buddipole, and plan on taking my K2/100 camping. I began to research batteries, such as gell cell and glass matt batteries, and solar charging. My guess is that I might operate about 4 to 5 hours per day, running up to the full