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Ham Radio Workbench Podcast


This podcast is your bi-weekly deep dive on making, DIY, electronics, and technical topics of interest to the ham radio operator. Join your hosts George KJ6VU and Jeremy KF7IJZ as they discuss current developments in ham radio while introducing listeners to a plethora of topics and skills such as test equipment, 3D Printing, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and more.

Feb 11, 2020

Genasun has been the answer to an RFI free solar charging experience for George and Jeremy for many years.  This week, Ryan Gurin from Genasun joins us to talk all things solar power. We deep dive on charge controllers, battery technology, and panel technology.

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Electro Smith Daisy Synthesizer Development Platform - https://www.gearnews.com/namm-2020-electrosmith-daisy-microcomputer-audio-development-platform/

Genasun MPPT Solar Charge Controllers - https://sunforgellc.com/genasun/

Blue Sky Energy - https://sunforgellc.com/blue-sky-energy/

Life Blue Batteries self heating batteries with BlueTooth! - http://www.lifebluebattery.com/rv-boat-lithium-ion-batteries/

Battery University - https://batteryuniversity.com/

Ferrule Crimpers - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H950AK4/

Ferrule Kit - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XCX8FMZ/

GV-5 Mod - https://sunforgellc.com/gv-5-mod/

Grape Solar Panels - https://www.homedepot.com/s/grape%2520solar?NCNI-5

MC4 Connectors - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MC4_connector

Charging and Discharging a battery at the same time - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA_WEykbGE4

LiFePO4 vs AGM Batteries - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psjQ-FT6KY0