[Elecraft] Field Day Question

[Dan Barker]

Sirs:

I'm considering operating in the 2002 Field Day as a 1B GA or 2B GA =
station, using my K2 at 5 watts. If I use a solar array, wind turbine or =
HPG (Human Powered Generator - Bicycle in a stand) charging source and =
some Lead-Acid batteries, what are the rules concerning the charge state =
of the batteries at the beginning of the contest?

For example, if a 100 mW Solar array charges a 25 AH marine battery, and =
the sun never shines, but I start the weekend with the battery fully =
charged, I'll make it through just fine. I'll even have enough juice for =
a desk lamp and a laptop for logging. But is it legal?=20

If I must start with a fully discharged battery, I'd need charging =
capability adequate to get me through the night with only 6 hours of =
sunlight.

This answer will greatly affect my engineering of the alternate power, =
as you might infer. Also, I might need a second operator if we find we =
need that HPG!

Dan Barker, WG4S, portable Dade County Georgia - The Top of Lookout =
Mountain.

PS: Elecraft list - Ideas? Assistance? Comments?