--- In "Lindsay Cargill"
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> Ideally looking for about min 5 hours max 9/10 hours in field. I
> would always have access to a power point at the end of each day.
> The stuff could get used up to 3-4 times per week at certain times
> of year.
>
> After what I have spent I don't want to spend 100's (at this stage)
> on power if possible - one quote from a company here for charger,
> lithium batt and regulator was =A3499 ( $ 900 ) !!!! Was good stuff
> though, lasting 14 hours on one
> charge ;-)
Hi Linz and the Group
I believe the FR2 accepts 12V external powering.
You might want to look at the rechargeable, nickel metal hydride
battery packs used by model aircraft, boat ,car builders. I use ready
made 12V 3.3Ahr packs to power my backpackable amateur radio
equipment. They consist of 10 "sub" C batteries connected in series
in a suitably robust package and have a lead attached.
one can be seen in the foreground of this picture.
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They cost from =A335 to =A360 depending on capacity and quality
(manufacturer). A suitable, quality, automatic charger should be less
than =A3100.
I don't know how hungry the FR2 is but I think one, or two of these
packs would meet your requirements.
They are good because there is no sledge requirement. Just put the
pack in your pocket and change to a another when the first is exhausted.
Cheers
Tom Robinson
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