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Batteries For Portable Ham Radio Use - An interesting article on choosing the right battery when operating in portable mode, considering charging time and modes, weight and size.
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Yaesu FNB-78 battery for FT-897 - The Yaesu FNB-78 Battery plugs into the FT-897/D. It produces 13.2 VDC at 4500 mAh. The radio can hold one or two and one can be in use while the other is charging.
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QRP Solar Station - A solar powered station by IN3AQK using a 10W solar panel charging a 12v Pb sealed battery.
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USB-C charging for Handheld Radio Transceivers - The article highlights the common absence of modern USB-C ports on handheld ham radios and the limited use of USB for power. The author, [jephthai], shares a solution involving a USB-C cable with power negotiation capabilities, allowing the radio to be powered by USB. By splicing Anderson power pole connectors onto the cable, the radio can now be conveniently powered by a USB battery bank, providing a practical alternative to traditional 12 V batteries for off-grid operations.
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SLA Battery Charger - A simple charger designed for charging 12 V sealed lead acid batteries, used by radio amateurs for portable operation Amp-Hr Class used by radio amateurs for portable/emergency operation.
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12V input, 12V battery charger - The charger described here is intended for charging small 12 Volt lead acid batteries
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Battery Charger for Hand Held Radio Battery Packs - This is a handy little charger that can provide a charging current of up to 120 mA continuously for batteries in the range up to 12 volts. The supply is housed in a small plastic enclosure 90 x 55 x 32 mm.
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