[Elecraft] X-Dragon 20W Solar Panel

David Ahrendts davidahrendts at me.com
Tue Apr 21 16:29:40 EDT 2015


Thanks everyone. Let’s close this thread. C ya. Bye.

> On Apr 21, 2015, at 1:20 PM, Bob N3MNT <bob at hogbytes.com> wrote:
> 
> Lots of threads on here cover solar in portable operation. To summarize 
> 
> You can not operate reliably directly from a solar panel, you need a 12V
> battery ( buffer)
> The solar panel essentially charges the battery while the battery delivers a
> constant voltage current surges.
> You can not charge the batteries in the KX3 with 12V the KX3 will produce an
> error.  You should have about 13.8V.
> 
> Best solution is a small ( 20W)  panel, efficient charge controller and a
> small battery ( 4 cell LiFe battery is light and efficient) .  
> 
> I would slay the dragon.
> 
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