[Elecraft] Voltage Booster

[Tom Hammond NØSS]

>--- John Clifford <johnclif@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
> > Is it possible to step up a DC voltage to a higher voltage
> > (but lower  amperage)?  I want to power a device that needs
> > more than 12v from a 12v gel

Bob Patten, N4BP replied:
>I just finished building a Voltage Booster kit to power my
>notebook computer.  The notebook requires 19V to keep its
>battery charged, and I plan to use it mobile in the next
>Florida QSO Party.  The booster will plug into the car
>cigarette lighter and provide the 19V, 3A that it needs.
>
>An article for the kit appeared in July '97 QST and is
>available for $21 plus shipping from N4UAU.  He has a
>website, but I didn't save the URL and it doesn't show in
>the article.  But it should be easily found with a web
>search.

http://n4uautoo.home.sprynet.com/kits/Kits%20from%20N4UAU.htm



73,

Tom  N0SS