[Elecraft] K2/100 Emergency field battery

[John Grebenkemper, KI6WX]

Tim;
I just purchased a 'Yuasa' NPX-150R sealed lead-acid battery from HSC
www.halted.com for $29.50.  Its designed to put out a peak energy of 150
watts and has a 40 AH 10 hour rating.  It should work fine for running the
KPA100 for short transmissions at higher power.  I just checked the one I
brought this weekend and it does have a capacity near 40 AH so its a pretty
good deal for the price (these types of batteries have a list price closer
to $100).
-John
 KI6WX


> Hi folks -
>
> I would like to hear anyone's recommendation for a battery to be used in
> the field that could power the K2/100 on moderate emergency
> communications traffic for 3 days if solar recharging was not available.
> I realize that "moderate" is extremely subjective, but I think you get
> the idea. I'm obviously not talking about a backpacking item. Any help,
> particularly from those with emergency field experience would be most
> appreciated. Thank you. Regards, Tim NZ7C
>