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# To use the solar panels, take them out of the canvas carry case, Align them so they point at the sun and connect the cable panels' cable to the back of the DC Power subsystem. One method for aligning a solar panel is to hold a pencil or pen perpendicular to a panel and adjust the panel until the pencil has nearly no shadow. To optimize the charging ability of the panels, they should be adjusted every hour or so. | # To use the solar panels, take them out of the canvas carry case, Align them so they point at the sun and connect the cable panels' cable to the back of the DC Power subsystem. One method for aligning a solar panel is to hold a pencil or pen perpendicular to a panel and adjust the panel until the pencil has nearly no shadow. To optimize the charging ability of the panels, they should be adjusted every hour or so. | ||
# 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 | # 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 an ''automobile auxiliary power plug'' on each end by plugging one end into the ''automobile auxiliary power outlet'' of the subsystem and the other into the ''automobile auxiliary power outlet'' on the left side of the repeater case. | ||
# 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 can be used by connecting an AC cord into the front of the inverter and ensuring that the inverter is turned on. | ||
# 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. | # 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. | ||
