Category Archives: Product Reviews

Orion-Tr Smart 12|12-30 360-Watt DC-DC Charger

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Scott

A car’s alternator is NOT appropriate for charging LiFePo4 batteries. First, it’s output voltage is not quite correct; nor, is it intended to charge two batteries (starter and aux) with differing chemistries at the same time. Next, and perhaps more … Continue reading →

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100-Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate Secondary Battery

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Scott

This year is the first time in many years that I spent a lot of time using my ham radios. As much as I like to drive, operating on the HF bands often requires log work, especially during contests or … Continue reading →

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Scorpion SA-680 Black Widow 10-80m Antenna

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Scott

I had a long weekend commute on quiet highways from 2006-2009. Surfing the HF bands was a great way to help the drive pass. I was using a Yaesu ATAS-120A at the time. Performance-wise, it can be described as “adequate, … Continue reading →

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