[Elecraft] KX3 and solar panels

[Mel Farrer]

Just received my Instapark Mercury27W solar panel from Amazon for $119.  It included a standard power plug for 12VDC, BUT it is unregulated and open circuit is 18.58 VDC  It also has 2 USB ports for charging external devices.  I will install a post regulator for 14.1 VDC and leave the rest alone.  It has 4 panels and folds up into a oversize 8.5 x 11 x 2 inch package.  So far, it powers the Battery fine.  

Mel, K6KBE





On Saturday, November 30, 2013 2:56 PM, KD6QZX <kd6qzx at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
 
Howdy Gene, I am Scott AK6Q   (email is old call sign)
 
I have been using the A123 systems lithium nano phospate 12v 4.6aH battery with a US military 65W folding solar panel and a chinese charge controler (DC to DC).  Pictured is my system.  I got all of the parts from Ebay.  A123 is about $129, the Solar Panel is $199 and the charge controler is about $29.
 
I put it in my new bug out bag with a dipole 20M and an EndFed Half Wave antenna, throw line, KX3, Mic and Paddles, and note taking stuff and a small parts bag all for less than 17lbs.
 
 


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Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 11:43 AM
Subject: KX3 and solar panels



I am looking for  information on using folding solar panels with my KX3 . success stories or sad ones. Thanks G. R. 
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