Bob:

That's a neat idea!  I never thought of that!

I wonder what kind of terminals they have on them?

Will check it out.

Best 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Humbert" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 5:58 PM
Subject: Re: another question on batteries for portable HF use


> You might consider the batteries used for electric wheelchairs.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> 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
> >
>