[Antennas] Interesting article written by a ham

Tue Jun 15 16:56:28 EDT 2004

Chris BONDE wrote:
>> Has anyone done anything with the 'power booster' that is being sold in various
> hardware stores? They are some sort of rechargable battery (some have inverters
> as well) with the DC outlet and probably a light.

DC outlet or AC outlet? Seems an inverter would provide AC.
 They can start up to 30 cars without
> recharge, run lights, TV, cell phones and what ever you little heart desires. (That is
> the ad man.)

Well, I have had batteries that wouldn't start a single car. I would be
more impressed with a peak ampacity spec and an amphour rating. Maybe
also discover how long it takes to recharge.
>> Basically, how would they work for backup or even operation of a station with lights
> and computer?

>From the description it sounds like they could be used to lash together
some sort of uninterruptable power. I have not seen these. 
I guess thier usefullness will depend on price versus performance. I
can buy a deep cycle marine battery for under 100ドル and a charger for
under 50ドル. A new, light duty, wizbang doodad would probably not fit my
budget at much over 65ドル. Especially if it is made in China.
Oops, I just noticed the subject. I have no idea what this has to do
with antennas or articles, but it is interesting.
Regards,
Frank Kamp