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  3. Can a Jackery 300+ paired with KG-XS20G+ provide enough power for a GMRS Portible Base Station?

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    8 minutes ago, BoxCar said:

    The 10 AH LiFePo4 battery will run the radio for several hours with 80% of the time listening. It could stretch up to 24 hours depending on how much time is spent transmitting. A better choice for a battery is this one from Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/XZNY-LiFePO4-Rechargeable-Suitable-Emergency/dp/B09QPX38GG/ref=sr_1_12?crid=PZ83AN1KXVYM&keywords=16ah%2Bbattery&qid=1697761072&s=electronics&sprefix=16ah%2Celectronics%2C145&sr=1-12&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840&th=1. It has twice the capacity at about 2/3rds the cost of the Dakota battery you chose. The Woxun radio you like is out of stock and a better choice (IMO) is the Radioddity DB-25G with slightly more power but many more empty channels to store repeater configurations in. The complete radio package from Amazon is $210 including antenna and mag mount. Add a lithium charger https://www.expertpower.us/products/epc125-5a and you are set. The only thing missing are the connectors for the battery to the radio. You'll need 2 1/4 inch quick disconnect spade connectors crimped to the radio's power cable.

    Battery, charger and connectors look like the way to go! I'll probably head in that direction. Hoping I don't need to add fuses or other components to protect the radio. I'll have to check one smart charger I have at another location to see if it would work. Thanks for simplifying the required power requirements.

    I have a pair of KG-935G+ handhelds and the KG-XS20G uses the same menus and operates similarly, so my preference would be to wait for the Wouxun to come back in stock.

  4. Can a Jackery 300+ paired with KG-XS20G+ provide enough power for a GMRS Portible Base Station?

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    In the simplest form, is it possible to connect a 12V 10 Ah battery directly to the radio? Do you need something in-between the battery and radio?

    Would something like https://www.amazon.com/12-Volt-Rechargeable-Lithium-Battery/dp/B00JK06CK8?ref_=ast_sto_dp

    provide full power to a KG-XS20G+ https://www.buytwowayradios.com/wouxun-kg-xs20g.html ?

    Sorry about my ignorance, but I would like to get full power out of the radio without damaging it. What is the general formula to use?

    Are these type of boxes advantages? https://www.ebay.com/itm/203198203515?hash=item2f4f8e867b:g:BI4AAOSwLppdQbsV

  6. Can a Jackery 300+ paired with KG-XS20G+ provide enough power for a GMRS Portible Base Station?

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    Thanks for all your input!

    I'm hesitant going with the Jackery and now leaning toward getting the DWC30WIN 30A Switching Power Supply. That will allow me to get comfortable using the radio as a base station while plugged into A/C at all three locations I need.  I'll use it in my SUV if I need to make it portable. I may revisit a portable power supply if the need arises. 

    Specs on A/C power converter: https://www.buytwowayradios.com/wouxun-dwc30win-wx.html

     

  7. Can a Jackery 300+ paired with KG-XS20G+ provide enough power for a GMRS Portible Base Station?

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    6 minutes ago, WRYZ927 said:

    I'm running a UV-25×4 with a Goal Zero 200x, temporarily, it works.

    Somewhat similar to you, @WRYY282, my intention is to build a "portable mobile" in an ammo can type of contraption at some point in the near future.

    I'm on the steep side of the learning curve at the moment but it looks like most of these mobile units call for 13.8v. I haven't fully started my research yet, but I'm planning on logging TX wattage/voltage/time. If I'm tracking correctly, running off of a battery at around 12v should lessen output watts compared to a  optimal 13.8v?

    That is what I was running across as well. I'm pretty sure 50W radios would not work, especially since they do not come with a car port. I'll keep researching. My backup is to use an A/C power supply with a long extension cord.

  8. Can a Jackery 300+ paired with KG-XS20G+ provide enough power for a GMRS Portible Base Station?

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    15 minutes ago, WRQC527 said:

    Jackerys are really neato, but you're paying $400. I use a 35 ah AGM battery with a charge controller and two Harbor Freight solar panels in the field, and it sits on a battery maintainer at home. The whole setup was less than $150. I use it to run a Yaesu FT-891 and an FTM-7250. Something to think about before you drop twice what the radio cost.

    Thanks for the info. If I end up getting the Jackery, I would be using it with other electrical devices.

     

  9. Can a Jackery 300+ paired with KG-XS20G+ provide enough power for a GMRS Portible Base Station?

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    re: Power requirements for KG-XS20G+

    I'm new to GMRS and purchased a KG-935G Plus. I'm contemplating adding a KG-XS20G Plus to use as a base station at multiple locations. I would have more flexibility using a portable battery setup rather than using a 30A Switching Power Supply plugged into an A/C outlet. I think the Jackery 300 Plus has enough juice to power a 20 watt mobile GMRS radio for 12 hours. It appears I could use the Jackery car port for the KG-XS20G+ for power up to 12 volts and 10 amps. Do most people use this type of set up for a portable base station? I may also use the KG-XS20G+ in my SUV occasionally plugged into the car port but will not drill any holes.

    Specs on the Jackery 300+ https://www.jackery.com/products/jackery-solar-generator-300-plus

    Specs on the KG-XS20G+ https://www.buytwowayradios.com/wouxun-kg-xs20g.html

     

     

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