--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Joe Veldhuis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >I would suggest you just use your car. The radio will obviously run off the battery directly. If the laptop's battery voltage is close to 14V you can probably wire up a power cable to go directly to the car battery, otherwise use the AC charger and a properly grounded, shielded inverter. Run the engine for a while every so often to recharge. That won't give you the alternative energy bonus but at least it isn't grid power... >
Thanks Joe. I did think about the car. Knowing my typical operating, I would be active in between trips to the store and other weekend errands, so I could charge it that way. My van has a brand new battery in it too. I will look for cheap solar panels but will also keep the basic car battery option on mind. Andy. > -Joe, N8FQ > > On Mon, 19 May 2008 22:56:30 -0000 > "Andrew O'Brien" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > So, assuming a battery powered laptop computer is part of the stations > > (and thus is not a problem) what inexpensive options are there to > > power a modern HF rig using digital modes at 5 watts or less ? > > Perhaps something that can be used to xmit and receive for 2-3 hours > > and then be re-charged without mains power in a reasonably quick > > manner ? I did think of pedal power , good exercise too, but that > > may be too difficult. >
