Tag: lifepo4

  • DIY Battery Box vs. EcoFlow, Jackery, and Predator

    Part of our Building Your First Ham Radio Station guide. When setting up a portable off-grid power solution for camping, overlanding, mobile field operations, or emergency prep, you quickly run into a big decision: should you buy an all-in-one commercial solar generator or build a custom LiFePO4 battery box? Commercial all-in-one stations from brands like…

  • Battery Power and Runtime: Running the FTX-1 Field Head Off-Grid

    Real-world runtime numbers for the FTX-1 Field Head on battery, and how I extend it when I need more than a couple hours off-grid.

  • LiFePO4 vs. SLA: Choosing a Battery for Portable Power

    Both chemistries will run your radio. They just do it very differently in weight, lifespan, and cost. Here is how to decide which one belongs in your go bag.

  • Building a Ham Radio 100Ah Battery Box

    A simple, roughly 30-minute build that costs way less than buying one pre-made, and doubles as a solid first electrical project if you haven’t done one before.

  • External Battery Setup for the FT-891 in the Field

    The FT-891 has no internal battery, so here’s how I power it in the field off the LiFePO4 box and what current draw actually looks like.

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