Keeping the weight low….
The above statement is easier said than done. I have been
aware of size (bulk) and weight for a while now, but never approached the
subject too seriously in the past.
Having a light, yet efficient trail friendly radio setup has
become my new challenge.
It is quite amazing how quickly the bulk and weight adds up.
HB1-a CW QRP transceiver, paddle, battery, notebook and antenna
system.
If I assume a weight of 400 grams for the antenna system.
EFHWA + QRP AMU.
If I use a 3 AH SLAB then I am looking at a total weight of:
2,340 grams
If I use 8 AA batteries of about the same capacity
then the weight = 1,280 grams
It seems the setup above is fairly compact, but I am not
happy with the almost 2.5 kg weight. That equates to 2.5 Litres of water…. IMHO
That is way too heavy.
I really
should finish the Small Wonder Labs SWL-40 QRP transceiver and possibly have that powered by one of those
fancy new LiPO batteries.
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| HB-1a powered by 3 AH SLAB |
