Hello all,
I would like to be able to operate my base transceiver from a battery in case the main power utility goes down (it does not happen often and usually not for too long). The radio is an IC-9700 that i would use on 2 meter FM for repeater work or simplex. For repeater work, i can hit most of the repeaters i use with 5 watts or less. I never worked simplex so i don't really know how much power would be needed. I would also like to be able to recharge the battery as fast as possible one the main power gets back. I would like to be able to operate from the battery for a few hours but not necessarily all at once. What are you guys using ? what would be the best type/brand of battery/charger to use ?
Many thanks
73
VA2FCS
I would like to be able to operate my base transceiver from a battery in case the main power utility goes down (it does not happen often and usually not for too long). The radio is an IC-9700 that i would use on 2 meter FM for repeater work or simplex. For repeater work, i can hit most of the repeaters i use with 5 watts or less. I never worked simplex so i don't really know how much power would be needed. I would also like to be able to recharge the battery as fast as possible one the main power gets back. I would like to be able to operate from the battery for a few hours but not necessarily all at once. What are you guys using ? what would be the best type/brand of battery/charger to use ?
Many thanks
73
VA2FCS