BEECN SW Portland Repeater: Difference between revisions
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# A pair of solar panels in a canvas case. | # A pair of solar panels in a canvas case. | ||
# A DC/AC Power Subsystem | # A DC/AC Power Subsystem in a large black heavy metal case. | ||
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# The 12V DC can be used to power the repeater and/or charge the repeater's internal batteries. This can be accomplished by using the cable that has what looks like a cigarette-lighter plug and each end by plugging one end into the subsystem and the other into the DC socket on the side of the repeater. | # The 12V DC can be used to power the repeater and/or charge the repeater's internal batteries. This can be accomplished by using the cable that has what looks like a cigarette-lighter plug and each end by plugging one end into the subsystem and the other into the DC socket on the side of the repeater. | ||
# The 120V AC is provided by an inverter mounted in the upper front of the subsystem behind the door. The 120V AC capability be used by connecting an AC cord into the front of the inverter. | # The 120V AC is provided by an inverter mounted in the upper front of the subsystem behind the door. The 120V AC capability be used by connecting an AC cord into the front of the inverter. | ||
# The DC and AC power can be used without the solar panels but will run down the battery at a rate that will depend on the DC and AC loads. During sunny conditions the solar panels could be used to provide power to equipment as well as charge the batteries. If enough charge is provided to the battery during the day and the night-time loads are small, the battery might last until the solar panels can be used again the next day. | |||
== Program/Policy Background == | == Program/Policy Background == | ||
