[KYHAM] Using battery power - TS-570

[kf4fmz at bellsouth.net]

Yes, you can run low power 35-75watts WinLink for 4-6 hrs. After that, the voltage falls off and the radio may cycle on/off on/off indicating your done and need to recharge. (Don't recomend this for a low voltage battery indicator- use a meter. The TS-570 is very forgiving and can take some "abuse." It will operate under the spec 11.7V, but your current draw will increase to the radio. 

73s
KF4FMZ

-------------- Original message from John Farler <k4avx1 at windstream.net>: -------------- 


> Has anyone on the list had experience with the Kenwood TS-570 on battery 
> power? 
> Since the manual stipulates 11.7 volts minimum, I am concerned that a 
> deep cycle 
> battery might not hold up long. It seem to be a problem with many of 
> the newer 
> transceivers. 
> Thanks for the info. 
> John Farler, K4AVX 
> 
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