[Elecraft] Solar power source

[Charlie Hicks]

I can vouch for Solarex panels as well.  I think others including Siemens,
Kyocera, etc. are built well, too.

I have two 53 W Solarex panels I use for misc things like keeping 12V
deep-cycle batteries charged for backup power for my rigs, etc.  I also take
them on scouting outings to provide temporary power for radios, etc.
Similar to field day setups using lead-acid batteries.  I use a simple 12V
charge controller for that.   I also have four 120W panels up charging a 24V
system with Trace inverters, etc. that I use to power all my deep well
pumping, some of the house, etc.

All 6 panels have been in use for 3 years through 100+ heat, well below zero
cold, hail, etc.  No problems so far.

Charlie

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Charlie Hicks  Amateur Radio: KOCKH
HICKS Systems & Associates, Inc.