TJC44
04-09-2022, 07:31 PM
As some of you know, I am kind of a radio guy. This week, I was reading the Partisan Operator Journals, by John Jacob Schmidt. JJS is the guy behind AMRRON. The Partisan Operator Journals is a project where 1/2 of a code was provided on the AMRRON website, and the 2nd half was only transmitted over the air. Since Volume 1 is now complete, he had it edited, and printed as a paperback. But I digress.
One of the PITA's about operating portable was the weight of the battery vs. its operating time (Ahs). The book addresses that problem, and I learned about LiFePO4 batteries. LiFePO4 translates to Lithium Iron Phosphate 4 cell, to obtain 12VDC output. A little research revealed that they hold charge longer, have a longer lifespan, and weigh about 1/2 of a sealed lead acid battery of the same capacity.
It took some digging, but MOST of these batteries originate in China, however, there are a couple of sources of US made batteries. Battle Borne Batteries is one, https://battlebornbatteries.com/
Another source is Dakota Lithium Batteries https://dakotalithium.com/
They can also be found on Amazon or Fleabay. Just be careful, because THOSE sites will misdirect you. I have ordered one of the smaller Dakota units, to see if it will power my Yaesu.
Thought you folks would like to know.
TJC
One of the PITA's about operating portable was the weight of the battery vs. its operating time (Ahs). The book addresses that problem, and I learned about LiFePO4 batteries. LiFePO4 translates to Lithium Iron Phosphate 4 cell, to obtain 12VDC output. A little research revealed that they hold charge longer, have a longer lifespan, and weigh about 1/2 of a sealed lead acid battery of the same capacity.
It took some digging, but MOST of these batteries originate in China, however, there are a couple of sources of US made batteries. Battle Borne Batteries is one, https://battlebornbatteries.com/
Another source is Dakota Lithium Batteries https://dakotalithium.com/
They can also be found on Amazon or Fleabay. Just be careful, because THOSE sites will misdirect you. I have ordered one of the smaller Dakota units, to see if it will power my Yaesu.
Thought you folks would like to know.
TJC