Category: powerfilm solar
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Portable Ham Radio on Solar Power Giveaway
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in battery power, Emergency Communications, Field Comms, Field Day, Field Radio, Field Testing, Genasun, Grid Down Communications, Ham Radio, Is it Off Grid Friendly?, Man Portable Off-Grid Power, maximum power point tracking, Off Grid Grid Down, Off-grid Comms, off-grid ham shack, oh8stn, Portable Ham Radio, Portable Power, Power Queen LiFePO4, powerfilm solar, Preparedness, QRP, Solar Power, Solar Power for Ham Radio, Survival & PreparednessOH8STN Portable Ham Radio on Solar Power GIVEAWAY 2024.
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Building a Solar Powered Ham Radio Station
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in charge controller, Disaster, Disaster relief, Education, Emergency Communications, Genasun, Grid Down Communications, Group Communications & Preparedness, Ham Radio, ham radio on solar power, LiFePO4, Off Grid Grid Down, Off-grid Comms, Off-Grid Ham Radio, off-grid ham shack, oh8stn, Power Queen LiFePO4, powerfilm solar, Preparedness, Solar Power, Solar Power for Ham Radio, Survival & Preparedness, WinLinkThe Off-Grid Ham Shack series discusses creating a self-sufficient ham radio station or ‘Ham Shack’ capable of operating on solar power during any grid down scenario, emphasizing the importance of an energy strategy for off-grid communications. This system includes solar panels, a charge controller, battery, and power distribution system. Key elements are the use of…
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Radio Friendly MPPT charge controller for Off-Grid Radio Comms
The author discusses choosing a solar charge controller suitable for radio communication. He focuses on three criteria: portability, radio frequency quietness, and Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) functionality. Recommending Genasun due to its compatibility with these requirements, he mentions his dissatisfaction with another brand, Victron, that caused excessive radio frequency noise. For optimal results, he…
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PowerFilm solar panel vs hunting rifle
A demonstration showcased the durability of PowerFilm Solar’s portable panels, enduring multiple hits from a .25 caliber rifle yet continuing to perform. Despite numerous punctures, the panels’ peak current decreased from 0.73 to 0.47 amps but remained stable. PowerFilm Solar, an American company, offers these robust panels excellent for mission-critical tasks, illustrating quality differences between…
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Arctic Circle Off Grid 2023
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in Asynchronous Messaging, Data comms, DIY599 PA500, Education, Emergency Communications, Field Comms, Field Radio, Grid Down Communications, Ham Radio, HFAPRS, Is it Off Grid Friendly?, Lab599 Discovery TX-500, Off-grid Comms, oh8stn, PACTOR, Portable Ham Radio, powerfilm solar, RBR APRS, Robust Packet Radip, Solar Power for Ham Radio, WinLinkIn May 2023, Julian OH8STN, Ed WQ2U, and Oliver DL4KA set off on an off-grid communications field test above the Arctic Circle. The team aims to test new strategies for off-grid communications, spanning portable power, robust hardware, and antenna efficiency. The expedition will take place near Rovaniemi, Finland. Also, part of the testing includes new…
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Lightweight Portable Power for Off Grid Communications
An Intelligent LiFePO4 portable power pack for off grid ham radio by DL4KA Oliver of DIY599. Hello Operators.Today we are interviewing Oliver DL4KA the popular ham radio designer and manufacturer of the PA500 & PA500E (Expedition) amplifiers. Oliver is just about to release a new intelligent portable ham radio power pack called the BAT500. The…
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Pocket Portable Solar Generator for Ham Radio
A Pocket Solar Generator for portable ham radio, on today’s episode of OH8STN Ham Radio Hello Operators.Today we are talking about ultra.lightweight portable power for field comms. We’ve been talking about portable power for ham radio for quite some time. We’ve designed and built large capacity solar generators on the channel, and smaller LiFePO4 batteries…
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DIY LiFePO4 Battery – Pocket Portable
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in battery power, DIY projects, Education, Elecraft KX2/KX3, Emergency Communications, Field Comms, Field Radio, FT-818, Ham Radio, Icom IC-705, Lab599 Discovery TX-500, LiFePO4, Man Portable Off-Grid Power, Portable Ham Radio, Portable Power, powerfilm solar, QRP, QRP Portable, Xiegu G90, Xiegu X5105, Xiegu x6100, Yaesu FT-817ND, Yaesu FT-818/FT-817Hello OperatorsThis is a simple 12v battery pack. It is purpose built for a balance of size, weight, energy density and storage capacity. As our portable stations become smaller and more efficient, we can augment our favorite QRP radios internal battery, with this pocket sized power supply. Parts ListDisclosure: Some of the links below are…
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Solar Powered Winlink RMS overview Wavetalkers
Off-Grid Winlink RMS Gateway Powerdd by PowerFilm Solar
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WAVETALKERS Winlink Exercise 7-10 APRIL 2020
Hello Operators.This just came in over winlink. I find I’m often too involved with my own projects to support & share those from others as I used to. I still feel it’s important to make time, so sharing it here.One reason this is interesting is they’re operating a solar-powered Gateway for the event, which seems…
