Radio Shack "Power Up" Device
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There was some discussion about this product recently. Got mine at the RS in Paoli PA. They had two, but one had been opened/returned, and the salesguy went out of his way to give me the *unopened* one. Took it home and charged it up. About 18 hours of charging gave me a the green LED. I haven't taken voltage readings yet. I had some doubts that it could jump start a car. Then my brother needed to jump start his 1976 2002 (it doesn't get driven in bad weather, and his charger turned out to have gone bad just when he needed it). The RS device had enough juice to boost the 2002's battery and get the car started. Now I'm going to install power poles and see how long it can run a K2.... 73 de Jim, N2EY _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Here are some pictures of how I put in PowerPoles. Take a look at what I did and you might find a better idea... http://wa5znu.org/log/2006/04/radio-shack-powerup-with-anderson.html Leigh. [hidden email] wrote: > Now I'm going to install power poles and see how long it can run a K2.... > > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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On Sun, 16 Apr 2006 11:10:58 -0700, Leigh L. Klotz, Jr. wrote:
>Here are some pictures of how I put in PowerPoles. Take a look at what >I did and you might find a better idea... >http://wa5znu.org/log/2006/04/radio-shack-powerup-with-anderson.html I am an avid user and supporter of Anderson PowerPoles. I buy mine by the dozens for installation on my gear and that of the three ARES fixed installations that I support. What I do - and it's a lot easier - for such devices as power supplies or charger/battery combos is to cut the existing external cable about a foot or so from the end, install a pair of PPs on the battery part of the cable and another pair on the clamp part of the cable. No messing around with the innards of the devices, and if you need to use the device for its origibal purpose, it's ready to go. The key to the above is the quality of the crimps. Although the ratchet tool is relatively expensive ($60 price class), the proper crimp makes all the difference in ease of installation and current capacity of the connector. -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane ______________________________________________________________ QRP-L mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/qrp-l Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] |
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On Sun, 16 Apr 2006 11:10:58 -0700, Leigh L. Klotz, Jr. wrote:
>Here are some pictures of how I put in PowerPoles. Take a look at what >I did and you might find a better idea... >http://wa5znu.org/log/2006/04/radio-shack-powerup-with-anderson.html I am an avid user and supporter of Anderson PowerPoles. I buy mine by the dozens for installation on my gear and that of the three ARES fixed installations that I support. What I do - and it's a lot easier - for such devices as power supplies or charger/battery combos is to cut the existing external cable about a foot or so from the end, install a pair of PPs on the battery part of the cable and another pair on the clamp part of the cable. No messing around with the innards of the devices, and if you need to use the device for its origibal purpose, it's ready to go. The key to the above is the quality of the crimps. Although the ratchet tool is relatively expensive ($60 price class), the proper crimp makes all the difference in ease of installation and current capacity of the connector. -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane |
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On Sun, 16 Apr 2006 11:10:58 -0700, Leigh L. Klotz, Jr. wrote:
>Here are some pictures of how I put in PowerPoles. Take a look at what >I did and you might find a better idea... >http://wa5znu.org/log/2006/04/radio-shack-powerup-with-anderson.html I am an avid user and supporter of Anderson PowerPoles. I buy mine by the dozens for installation on my gear and that of the three ARES fixed installations that I support. What I do - and it's a lot easier - for such devices as power supplies or charger/battery combos is to cut the existing external cable about a foot or so from the end, install a pair of PPs on the battery part of the cable and another pair on the clamp part of the cable. No messing around with the innards of the devices, and if you need to use the device for its origibal purpose, it's ready to go. The key to the above is the quality of the crimps. Although the ratchet tool is relatively expensive ($60 price class), the proper crimp makes all the difference in ease of installation and current capacity of the connector. -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In a message dated 4/16/06 2:12:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [hidden email] writes:
Here are some pictures of how I put in PowerPoles. Take a look at what Slick! But a lot of work. I'll probably just make up a short pigtail with a pair of powerpoles and let them dangle. 73 de Jim, N2EY |
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In this case, the external battery cables aren't fused, so I would have
had to use the lighter jack anyway, and it's one more dongle to remember. Leigh/WA5ZNU On Sun, 16 Apr 2006 11:56 am, Phil Kane wrote: > On Sun, 16 Apr 2006 11:10:58 -0700, Leigh L. Klotz, Jr. wrote: > >> Here are some pictures of how I put in PowerPoles. Take a look at what >> I did and you might find a better idea... >> http://wa5znu.org/log/2006/04/radio-shack-powerup-with-anderson.html > > What I do - and it's a lot easier - for such devices as power > supplies or charger/battery combos is to cut the existing external > cable about a foot or so from the end, install a pair of PPs on the > battery part of the cable and another pair on the clamp part of the > cable. No messing around with the innards of the devices, and if > you need to use the device for its origibal purpose, it's ready to > go. Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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I use one of these along with a cable I made, banna plugs on one end, power
poles on the other. http://www.horizonhobby.com/Search/Default.aspx?SearchTerm=cigarette&CatId= Rich - N5ZC ----- Original Message ----- From: <[hidden email]> To: <[hidden email]> Cc: <[hidden email]>; <[hidden email]> Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 5:19 PM Subject: Re: [QRP-L] Re: [Elecraft] Radio Shack "Power Up" Device > In a message dated 4/16/06 2:12:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > [hidden email] > writes: > > >> Here are some pictures of how I put in PowerPoles. Take a look at what >> I did and you might find a better idea... >> http://wa5znu.org/log/2006/04/radio-shack-powerup-with-anderson.html >> > > Slick! > > But a lot of work. > > I'll probably just make up a short pigtail with a pair of powerpoles and > let > them dangle. > > 73 de Jim, N2EY > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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now *that* thing is cool .. someone should come up with one of those
with powerpoles mounted instead of bananas ... de w1rt/john On 4/16/06, Richard Thorne <[hidden email]> wrote: > I use one of these along with a cable I made, banna plugs on one end, power > poles on the other. > > http://www.horizonhobby.com/Search/Default.aspx?SearchTerm=cigarette&CatId= > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Good idea John:
I just check powerwerx.com and look what I found: http://www.powerwerx.com/product.asp?ProdID=3756&CtgID=1955 Rich - N5ZC ----- Original Message ----- From: "John D'Ausilio" <[hidden email]> To: "Richard Thorne" <[hidden email]> Cc: <[hidden email]> Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 7:19 PM Subject: Re: [QRP-L] Re: [Elecraft] Radio Shack "Power Up" Device now *that* thing is cool .. someone should come up with one of those with powerpoles mounted instead of bananas ... de w1rt/john On 4/16/06, Richard Thorne <[hidden email]> wrote: > I use one of these along with a cable I made, banna plugs on one end, > power > poles on the other. > > http://www.horizonhobby.com/Search/Default.aspx?SearchTerm=cigarette&CatId= > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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I notice that these devices come with various ratings up to 30 amps.
Please be aware that the cigarette lighter socket in your auto is probabably fused at five amps or so and the design of the cigarette lighter plug probably will not sustain more than five amps without melting down. I know....I have melted one in my car while running a laptop computer for my Street Atlas Program....K4TO Richard Thorne wrote: > Good idea John: > > I just check powerwerx.com and look what I found: > > http://www.powerwerx.com/product.asp?ProdID=3756&CtgID=1955 > > Rich - N5ZC > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "John D'Ausilio" <[hidden email]> > To: "Richard Thorne" <[hidden email]> > Cc: <[hidden email]> > Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 7:19 PM > Subject: Re: [QRP-L] Re: [Elecraft] Radio Shack "Power Up" Device > > > now *that* thing is cool .. someone should come up with one of those > with powerpoles mounted instead of bananas ... > > de w1rt/john > > On 4/16/06, Richard Thorne <[hidden email]> wrote: >> I use one of these along with a cable I made, banna plugs on one end, >> power >> poles on the other. >> >> http://www.horizonhobby.com/Search/Default.aspx?SearchTerm=cigarette&CatId= >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Hi All,
FWIW, in case some are still wanting the RS Power Up device, but can't find it--Today I was in Harbor Freight, and they have one that is amazingly similar--like just about identical in size, shape, appearance, and battery size--for $24.99. A bit more than the RS version, but this one does come with a charging cable to connect to the AC outlet, and also a cigar lighter plug cable for in-car charging. I think the sale on this is in effect until 4/24, but if you go there and can't find it you can get a raincheck. Dave W7AQK ______________________________________________________________ QRP-L mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/qrp-l Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] |
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I just put PowerPoles on the end of a cigarette lighter/cable assembly
that I also bought at the Shack. It has a 10A fuse and even an LED-illuminated power switch built into it. Also, so far I have not noticed any RF from the float charger, but I have not rigorously checked all the ham bands. Eric N0HHS _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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> -----Original Message----- > > Here are some pictures of how I put in PowerPoles. Take a look at what > > I did and you might find a better idea... > > http://wa5znu.org/log/2006/04/radio-shack-powerup-with-anderson.html > > > > Slick! > > But a lot of work. > > I'll probably just make up a short pigtail with a pair of powerpoles and > let > them dangle. > > 73 de Jim, N2EY > ______________________________________________________________ Both of these are great ideas. I have a high-current cigarette lighter plug with APs on it. Likewise, I have everything I can get my hands on that is twelve volts setup with Andersons. One of my favorites is my light. At K-Mart, Home Depot and other stores (not Wallmart) is a lamp called a "closet light". It is an 8 watt, 12 volt light that uses 8 AA batteries. I modified mine to have an AP connector on it. The newer ones come with female barrel connectors on them for external power. Mine comes in really handy during a brief power outage, or for lighting the rear of my cargo van. > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.2/314 - Release Date: 4/16/2006 ______________________________________________________________ QRP-L mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/qrp-l Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] |
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> -----Original Message----- > Hi All, > > FWIW, in case some are still wanting the RS Power Up device, but can't > find > it--Today I was in Harbor Freight, and they have one that is amazingly > similar--like just about identical in size, shape, appearance, and battery > size--for $24.99. A bit more than the RS version, but this one does come > with a charging cable to connect to the AC outlet, and also a cigar > lighter > plug cable for in-car charging. I think the sale on this is in effect > until > 4/24, but if you go there and can't find it you can get a raincheck. > > Dave W7AQK Dave, that is the pack I use. The one actually has a tire pump as well. I bought it for emergency power and have used it more often than I thought would be needed. This past Master's Golf Tournament week I used it to jump off no less than 6 cars without needing to charge the battery. There is a door for the air hose to come out which will be a good place to house an extension with Andersons on it. I haven't done it yet, but I might. Since I have an abundance of vehicle batteries and a good Deep-cycle battery, I have been setting up to use them as primary backups. I am running an IC-706 MK II which isn't the most portable-battery friendly rig. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.2/314 - Release Date: 4/16/2006 ______________________________________________________________ QRP-L mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/qrp-l Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] |
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