[Elecraft] Batteries and solar power

[W4GRJ]

I live in Florida and as a fishing guide, the  4 group 27 AGM batteries on my boat have performed perfectly now for over 4 years of almost daily use. I have almost every piece of marine electronics and radios running on the boat.

Jack
W4GRJ

On Nov 30, 2013, at 3:17, "David Cutter" <d.cutter at ntlworld.com> wrote:

As I understand it, AGM batteries are designed for high current performance, ie good for engine starting, but for radio use I would have thought that gel batteries would be more suitable as they have a longer life, particularly in hot climates.  I have no experience of either, just reading the specs.

David
G3UNA



----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff Cochrane" <jeffvk4xa at gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Batteries and solar power


> On Thu, 28 Nov 2013 05:36:15 +1000, John's email <ke4d at att.net> wrote:
> 
> I use 2 x 6V 300AH AGM batteries as the prime power source in my shack.
> I use a 15Amp smart charger to keep them topped up whilst mains power is available and a 200Watt solar panel is available for after cyclones (hurricanes) as we invariably lose power for a day or three after them.
> 
> 
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> Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA
> East Innisfail
> QLD, Australia
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