On 09-17-96 Matthew Sadler wrote to All... 
 
 MS> I'm in need of recommendations for a backup power supply that would 
 MS> have 
 MS> to meet the following specifications: 
 MS>  
 MS> - Be battery powered (i.e. no generators) 
 MS> - Supply 12 volts 
 MS> - Be able to power 3 scanners, 1 5-watt ham radio, and a CB radio 
 MS> - Decently priced ($100-$125 Maximum) 
 MS>  
 MS> If anyone has any recommendations or experiences, I'd appreciate 
 MS> hearing 
 MS> from you. 
 MS>  
 MS> 73 de Matthew, KF4LHP 
 MS>  
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Here's an idea(although I myself have never tried it!).... 
 
How about a car battery or a deep-cycle marine battery of some sort? 
I don't know what kind of portability you are looking for, but a battery 
of this type would be easily recharged.  It wouldn't be hard to design a 
quick-connect power bus of some sort that you could easily connect and  
power all five accessories you listed above plus a 12-volt light of some 
sort, perhaps with cigarette lighter plugs.   
 
You could easily spend less than the $100-$125 you are looking at, even with 
a big battery(500 - 600 - 700 amps or so).   
 
Homebrew is fun, isn't it??  
 
Just a thought.... 
 
Glenn 
 
 
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