Portable Ham Radio on Solar Power: Basics

Portable Ham Radio on solar power can be very rewarding. You generate your own energy from the sun, power you own off-grid ham radio station, and you are completely self-reliant during a grid down emergency. The experience is priceless!
In this video we discuss the component required for a 12 volt DC solar power system and battery storage. We go through our component choices, show how to wire up the system, and also how and where to test your new portable solar power system, for portable ham radio ops.
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00:00 Introduction
01:00 Partners
02:05 Discount codes
02:18 Component breakdown
05:45 Wiring tips
07:49 First test
09:18 Gear choices
10:56 Reminders