Re: solar battery charging (was recording gear for Papua New Guine=

["J. Young" <>]

a study

I forgot to mention that I use a small DC/AC converter when using the Maha =
charger. It is very small, and very light, but does use more power than wit=
hout it. I generally charge the back up batteries back at the camp while I'=
m in the field, sort of leap frog charge/use. There is no reason to monitor=
 the charging when using the Maha charger, it does everything automatically=
.
  The flexible panels are really quite resilient,  as they are waterproof, =
tough enough to walk on, light and when not being used roll up and stuck in=
 a tube. Perfect for field work. (also has a diode so that after dark the c=
harge will not leak back through and drain the battery).
J