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Solar Power your Portable Ham Radio | Solar Generator
DIY Solar Generator for portable Ham Radio.
Hello Operators.
Today we are discussing a pocket-sized solar power generator for popular QRP radios like the Lab599 TX500. Icom IC-705, Elecraft KX2, KX3, and Yaesu FT-818. We will look at how to size your solar panel for off-grid ham radio, build a suitable capacity LiFePO4 battery pack, and choose the right solar panels for portable ham radio.
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Video URL: https://youtu.be/HgQ3m6rzJko
There is also a PDF version with all supporting links and info (no images), small enough to share over a Winlink or VaraAC P2P connection or file transfer: http://oh8stn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Pocket_Solar_Generator_for_portable_ham_radio..pdf
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