DIY Solar Generator BMS
Hello Operators This is the latest version of the BMS we use for both the 128wh Headway pack, and the 575wh DIY Solar Generator Project. […]
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The Lead Acid Battery Deception
Hello Operators. Today I’m going to put forth a very simple question, about Lead Acid Batteries. Here’s the scenario: We’re building a solar generator, battery […]
Solar Charge Controller for DIY LiFePO4 packs
One of my buddies from the Doomsday prepper forums asked about the Genasun charge controller the DIY 50A/128wh LiFePO4 battery pack project on the channel. […]
Lithium-ion vs LiFePO4 vs…
Hello Operators. There’s a lot of confusion about “the best” Lithium chemistry for amateur radio field communications. Let’s clear up the nonsense. Both of these […]
Build your own 18650 LiFePO4 battery pack for ham radio no soldering
A few weeks ago, my buddy Micah from ebikeschool.com on YouTube, turned me on to a battery building kit for 18650 batteries. He’s normally using […]
Portable DIY LiFePO4 Power for Ham Radio Followup
As most of you know, I’ve done several LiFePO4 builds on the channel using lithium iron phosphate cells, for amateur radio portable Communications. Currently there […]
DIY QRO 10Ah LiFePO4 Pack Yaesu FT-891 857 …
Hello OperatorsToday’s topic, portable power for QRO field radios.For the ham radio operator in the field, portable battery power needs to be light enough, small […]
DIY LiFePO4 battery pack for the Yaesu FT-891
Preparing for the next DIY LiFePO4 battery build. This time it’s a 128wh, 50A draw LiFePO4 battery pack for the Yaesu FT-891. Yaesu FT-891 GoKit […]
Batteries for QRP & Survival Radios by Gil F4WBY
F4WBY gives us a lesson on batteries for ham radio