Description
Can a power tool battery power your ham radio station? Batteries are expensive. Why buy expensive LiFePo4 batteries for portable operations when most of us already have multiple power tool batteries lying around. Why not just use these batteries? In this presentation Ken Lawrence, K0KEN, will present his findings on how well power tool batteries work for portable ham radio operations, such as Parks on the Air (POTA), Field Day, AuxComm and other remote radio operations. He will cover what equipment is needed, how long you can expect this type of battery to last and whether or not power tool batteries are a good substitute for LiFePo4 batteries and power packs.
Primary author
Ken Lawrence
(Montrose Amateur Radio Club)
