[Elecraft] Folding solar panel

[Don Brown]

Hi All

I just ordered 2 solar panels from Northerntool.com to experiment with. 
These panels are on close out and are rated at 5 watts. They appear to be 
about 4x5 when folded and fold out into 5 sections. It has a weather proof 
nylon shell with grommets at the corners for mounting. This looks like a 
great little panel for backpacking or other portable use. They are only $35 
on sale now catalog number 339974-1615.

I have seen similar panels go for much more than this and these are higher 
power than the popular VW panels. A small 2-5 amp gel cell and one of my low 
power solar controllers would be great for a K1 or KX1. You can also easily 
charge a 10 cell 2000-2500 mAH NiMH battery pack without a controller as 
long as you did not leave them on charge too long, about 4-5 hours with full 
sun. Usual disclaimers no connection with Northern Tool

Don Brown
KD5NDB