[Elecraft] Solar Panels

[n4dsp]

Douglas,
     I purchased a 20 watt Rip Stop Nylon Protected Epoxy Solar Panel from 
Connecticut Solar 4 years ago and am very satisfied with them. It will put 
out 1200mA which is plenty and more for charging other cells while 
operating. Here is the link. They also sell a 10 watt version. 
http://www.ctsolar.com/Expedition20W.htm

You will need a controller which I also purchased from them. Hope this 
helps.

73
john-n4dsp


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Douglas Todd" <toddd1 at cox.net>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, July 03, 2006 1:56 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Solar Panels


I'm interested in using solar panels to power the K2 for emergency/field day 
operations and am wondering what sort of experience others have had.  The 
panels seem expensive: about $100 for a 5 watt panel  but with battery and a 
low power draw of the K2, they  look like they can sustain operations for 
extended periods of time.

How does this work in practice ? Is there enough 'juice' delivered to keep a 
station operational ? How about portability ?

Thanks to everyone in advance for your responses.

Douglas Todd (KE7GYQ)

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