You might consider the batteries used for electric wheelchairs.


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From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 4:18 PM
Subject: another question on batteries for portable HF use


> Hi again, all.
>
> If one wants to do portable HF work on battery power, with either an Icom
> 746, or 718, using 100 watts maximum output power, what's the best kind of
> battery to buy?
>
> People tell me that a regular car battery isn't good, since it's designed
> to
> give out lots of power fairly quickly, after which it will immediately
> need
> to be re-charged.
>
> The suggestion I have heard is that a marine deep cycle battery is best,
> since it gives out smaller amperages, but can do so for a longer period of
> time without needing to be re-charged.
>
> Is this correct?
>
> Has anyone tried other kinds of batteries for portable HF work, that might
> be easier to lug around?  Obviously, I can run either of these rigs on
> lesser output power if needed.
>
>
> As EC/RO for my county, I am just looking for  a relatively cheap and easy
> source of emergency power for situations in which my 8K generator at the
> house can't be or does not have to be used.
>
> Thanks for taking this question, and vy 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>