[Icom] Running 725 on a battery

[Dean Wooldridge]

I want to take my 725 portable to Boy Scout Camp this summer and need =
some pointers on operating with a battery.

I have questions like:

1.  Fully charged I'm getting a voltage of about 12.8.  Should I expect =
higher - is this a problem?

2.  How low can I safely go on voltage so as to not damage the 725?  I'm =
assuming that I have to use voltage as a measure to determine when I =
need to recharge.

3.  I'm currently using a rather small 24AH capacity battery.  I have 3 =
of these so I can swap out for recharge and stay in business.  Is this =
too small - would it be better to be looking at a deep cycle battery?

I know these questions are general and much depends upon how much I =
transmit, what kind of transmissions, etc.  I understand.  At the same =
time, I'm looking for sources of good information and my paramount =
requirement is that I not damage the radio.

Appreciate the help.

Dean (K5DMP)



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