solar

Hey everyone, Has anyone here tested charging a mid-range portable power unit from solar and AC at the same time? I’ve been experimenting with one rated around 600 W, and I’m wondering how its BMS handles simultaneous inputs, does it automatically balance, or could that cause backfeed or...

Get your solar (sun) wx report here every week. That way you can know when the VHF-Low band will open! :)

Does anyone know of a charge controller or battery charger that accepts multiple types of inputs? For example a charger that can handle 12-18v input from say a solar panel or if 120v generator or grid electricity to charge a 12v Deep Cycle SLA Battery?

Just picked up an Eton Solarlink FR600 emergency radio as an upgrade for my grab-n-go bag and am very pleased, so thought I'd share some thoughts, especially in regards to HF. It is a slightly different animal as compared to the earlier FR500 (which I don't have). I won't rehash every gizmo...