Re: How to measure current drawn by a 100w transceiver at 25w
Frank, my mistake, it was a EM500A 500w like new¡.Iwa¡¯s asking $200 ¡.Would let it go for $100¡¡Didn¡¯t mean to miss lead you¡Fred
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Fred W5BN
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Bioenno battery
https://www.amazon.com/CpAoMwEeLr-12V-LiFePO4-Lifespan-Rechargeable/dp/B0DCVJGFS7/ref=sr_1_18?crid=POV409JE2OH6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-QQ5yydoJLDq9oPUxmGNisI_l7y9mjKUccwtBavQsovY5YMk682RjpNtb9CMJLmun5HrjY7
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Frank Gitto KA5VVI
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Re: How to measure current drawn by a 100w transceiver at 25w
Frank does use that redodo battery for his small portable kit (FT-891 and
LDG AT-100PRO-II). I was mostly just sharing it because the price for that
kind of capacity was impressive. Bioenno is most
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David Gealt KD2BVA
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Bioenno battery
Howard,
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Frank Gitto KA5VVI
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Re: How to measure current drawn by a 100w transceiver at 25w
Fred, what model Honda is it?
Interested,
Frank. KA5VVI
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Frank Gitto KA5VVI
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Re: How to measure current drawn by a 100w transceiver at 25w
For what it's worth I have a nice Honda Generator for$70, about 250w.
Quiet..Fred W5BN
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Fred W5BN
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Re: How to measure current drawn by a 100w transceiver at 25w
Tim, what you bought is apparently not the same as the Redodo battery that David posted, below. Again, that battery is $114, and the charger is $80.
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Howard Lester N7SO
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Re: How to measure current drawn by a 100w transceiver at 25w
My bundle was around $80-$85. The battery alone is $47 now, but can't find a bundle with charger.
Tim W2UI
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Tim W2UI
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Re: How to measure current drawn by a 100w transceiver at 25w
Yes, for people like you who are very active in ARES and other organizations, you can certainly make good use of that kind of large battery system. Me, I¡¯m right now just ¡°thinking about it,¡±
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Howard Lester
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Re: How to measure current drawn by a 100w transceiver at 25w
I got that one to go with a multi radio go box and assuming the epic pwrgate is ever back in stock the box should be able to run on AC or DC (primary or backup) power with an optional solar panel. Or
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David Gealt KD2BVA
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Re: How to measure current drawn by a 100w transceiver at 25w
Tim, et. al,
$200 for the 12 lb. 50A Redodo battery and charger from Amazon.
$125 for the 12A LiFePO4 battery from Bioenno, 3+ lbs. That should give me about 2 hours of playing time with the
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Howard Lester
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Re: How to measure current drawn by a 100w transceiver at 25w
Hi All,
This is the one that I got a month ago. Amazon had a bundle special. Can't remember $$.
LiFePO4 is the only technology to consider.
73, Tim
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Tim W2UI
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Re: How to measure current drawn by a 100w transceiver at 25w
Thanks, David. That should power my whole house. ;-)
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Howard Lester
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Re: How to measure current drawn by a 100w transceiver at 25w
I saw the one KA5VVI had and got one too
Amazon.com: Redodo 12V 50Ah Lithium Battery, Portable 50Ah LiFePO4 Battery with 50A BMS, 640Wh, Up to 15000 Cycles, Ideal for Trolling Motor, RV, Home Energy
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David Gealt KD2BVA
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Re: How to measure current drawn by a 100w transceiver at 25w
Hi Ryan,
I¡¯d buy this one:
https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/bip-blf-1212a?
Bioenno Power BLF-1212A Bioenno Power BLF-1212A LiFePO4 Batteries
dxengineering.com
I already have a Bioenno 2A
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Howard Lester
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Re: How to measure current drawn by a 100w transceiver at 25w
Nice! Now what chemistry battery are you looking for?
<howardlester@...> wrote:
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Ryan Tourge, N2YQT
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Re: How to measure current drawn by a 100w transceiver at 25w
You¡¯re welcome, Fred! I¡¯m glad I could get something going here. By the way, I forgot to remind folks that the transceiver I measured is my Yaesu FTDX10.
Howard N7SO
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Howard Lester N7SO
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Re: How to measure current drawn by a 100w transceiver at 25w
Great info Howard. Thanks
David Gealt
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David Gealt KD2BVA
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Re: How to measure current drawn by a 100w transceiver at 25w
Howard,
This was the most lively technical discussion I've seen on this
Groups.io list in a L O N G time!!Thanks for asking the question and
getting our minds in gear again.
Best Regards,
Fred
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Fred - W2EMS
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Re: How to measure current drawn by a 100w transceiver at 25w
Thanks Howard for the research!
Frank. : )
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Frank Gitto KA5VVI
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