[HCARC] Question about repeater

[Gary Johnson N5BAA]

Bill, et al

Size of panel (within reason) is more a function on expected usage than on 
how much the radio will draw because it is just battery emergency backup.  I 
do know that from MTC radio in Paris, TX we can get a 135 watt panel for 
$204.00 including shipping.  That panel and a couple of sets of golf cart 
batteries from Costco (220 amp hour @ 6 volts each times 4 batteries to get 
two 12 volt power sets) would probably power the system indefinitely without 
A/C power at all.  My neighbor and I are getting ready to order 3 panels 
each, hopefully drop shipped from the factory (importer) for less shipping. 
Not sure how many we can get shipped in one cheaper shipment though.

Gary J
N5BAA
HCARC Secretary 2013

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill" <txduncan at hctc.net>
To: <hcarc at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 3:48 PM
Subject: [HCARC] Question about repeater


> Thanks for response Gary.
>
> I would understand  that charging batteries inside the repeater station 
> could/would be a safety hazard, unless they were   the
> Absorbed Glass Matt type that are sealed and do not emit fumes.
> If regular deep cycle batteries were used and placed outside the shack,  I 
> believe that would likely be safe also.
>
> Per Harvey’s comment asking if we have an “Expert” in the 
> group.............I don’t qualify.  However I have installed a system at 
> my home and in several RV’s and would be glad to help.
>
> What is the voltage and wattage requirement of the repeater equipment?
>
> Bill
> KF5VMY
>
>
>
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