I did keep my SLA Batteries as they still have a use for Ham Radio
LiFePo4 batteries are my chosen battery based on the current technology available. They satisfy my need light weight vs performance. For the same capacity they are more than half the weight of SLA batteries which may be important if you are hiking into the portable operations area.
LiPo batteries offer similar performance but they’re quite prone to catching fire while charging.
LiFePo4 batteries are a lot safer while offering a higher level of performance.
Here are the TOP 5 advantages I’ve found:
- Light – More than half the weight of SLA batteries of the same capacity
- Voltage Output @13.2v – This is within range of the need for 13.8 v +/- 15 %
- Slow and Gradual Discharge Curve – The high voltage is maintained almost until the battery is depleted
- Fast Charge – My 5Ah LifePo4 battery takes less than 1 hour to charge
- RunTime – I can operate for a few hours with a 10aH battery at 100 watts
As we talked about a modular approach, the idea of having 2 10aH batteries in your kit makes sense. One is being charged while the other is being depleted is one idea or dedicating one battery to HF and the other to a VHF mobile and accessories out on your POTA activation
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Ham Radio is a life$$$tyle not a Hobby!
Take the radio outside and operate from the Field
Throw a wire in a tree and make a QSO
Apparently Birds are Not Real
Tinfoil has many uses beyond the BBQ
REMEMBER WHAT RUDY ALWAYS SAYS:
- Buy Cheap Buy Twice – That online special that is a non-branded product may have misinformation in its marketing approach lost in translation
- Buy Once Cry Once – Buy the Best with a Warranty that has Teeth
- One is None and 2 is One – Think back up or a Modular approach
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