by kb9vbr | Nov 2, 2023 | Ham Radio Q and A
A viewer recently sent me a message about batteries and what type of battery that I use for my portable operation. That’s a big question as I’m currently using three different batteries depending on the situation. But they all share a common trait, so let’s dig into...
by kb9vbr | Jun 30, 2023 | Parks on the Air
I take a trip to the nearby Mead Wildlife Area, WI (POTA K-4310) for a snowy December Parks on the Air activation. Let’s find out how long will my 12ah battery will last. I do return QSL, if you made a contact with me and would like a QSL, please send me one....
by Michael Martens | Dec 4, 2019 | Product Focus
Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries have really taken the market by storm. And with good reason- they have a long shelf life‚ high power capacity‚ and deliver a more consistent voltage than many other types of batteries available. Plus they weigh considerably less than...
by Michael Martens | Jul 29, 2019 | Ham Radio Q and A
This month I’m gonna tackle a bunch of questions on my recent portable HF kit and portable power videos, there were so many great comments and questions that deserved a followup, so thank you to everyone that engaged in the community discussion. Plus I’ll talk a...
by Michael Martens | Jul 7, 2019 | emcomm
My recent video on portable HF kit generated a lot of questions on what I use for a power supply. So as I’m prepping for a camping trip this weekend, I thought I’d take a moment and share what I use for portable power when off in the field. I’ve been a long time tent...
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