https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/5219a94e-939d-4318-a6ec-ce403aebfa31 DIY Solar Generator for portable ham radio. Hello Operators. Today we are discussing a pocket-sized solar power generator for popular QRP radios like the Lab599 TX500. Icom IC-705, Elecraft KX2, KX3, and Yaesu FT-818. We will look at how to size your solar panel for off-grid ham radio, build a suitable capacity LiFePO4 battery pack, and choose the right solar panels for portable ham radio. 73 Julian #oh8stn #hamradio Video URL: https://youtu.be/HgQ3m6rzJko There is also a PDF version with all supporting links and info (no images), small enough to share over a Winlink or VaraAC P2P connection or file transfer: http://oh8stn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Pocket_Solar_Generator_for_portable_ham_radio..pdf ______________________________________________________________________________- Want something interesting to dive in to while waiting for the next video? Visit my blog and website: https://oh8stn.org If you found this post useful, entertaining, inspiring, or educational, consider becoming a channel member, joining my patreon community, dropping a buck in the tip jar, or getting yourself some Anderson Powerpole gear on eBay. It also helps if you simply share this video with someone who will appreciate it. Become a YouTube channel member or join the patreon community, to get bonus videos and content before everyone else. Join the OH8STN Patreon community: http://www.patreon.com/oh8stn Become a YouTube channel member: https://oh8stn.net/3G8LaQl Add a few bucks to the kitty with PayPal: https://oh8stn.net/2ZGAEjy Support the channel while shopping on eBay: https://oh8stn.net/32DGxPB Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:42:02 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/5219a94e-939d-4318-a6ec-ce403aebfa31 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.