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Batteries don’t get the glory in POTA — but they absolutely decide whether your activation ends with a full log… or packing up early.
In this episode of Brew & Activate, we break down POTA batteries the right way:
No spec-sheet flexing.
No marketing hype.
Just real-world field experience.
We cover:
What a POTA battery actually needs to do
Why stable voltage matters more than raw capacity
Handling current spikes on transmit
Battery performance in winter vs spring vs summer
LiFePO₄ vs AGM vs power stations (pros, cons, and reality)
Why watt-hours matter more than amp-hours
How to choose the right size battery without overpacking
If you’ve ever asked:
“Why does my radio shut down on transmit?”
“Why did my ‘big’ battery die so fast?”
“Do I really need that much power for POTA?”
This episode is for you.
*************************************************************
Affiliate Links:
I receive no compensation for these and want to pass on the savings to all my followers.
Mad Dog Coils: Receive an additional clamp when ordering any Mad Dog Coil - Use N1JUR in the order/shipping notes https://maddogcoils.com.au/
Reliance Antennas: 10% off with Free Shipping. All orders of any Reliance Antenna or product use N1JUR at Checkout. https://www.relianceantennas.com/
Seeed Studios: Discount Codes on all Meshtastic Devices on my website n1jur.com
SpoolTenna: https://spooltenna.com
SHOW LINKS:
Discord Brew and Activate - https://discord.gg/EcuySeKkVv
Brew & Activate Podcast - https://rss.com/podcasts/brew-and-activate/
Brew and Activate Merch - https://livefreeandham.com/shop
POTA Bucket List - https://n1jur.com/pota-bucket-list
Guests/Hosts:
Shannon's Channel (KC1OHT) https://www.youtube.com/@shannonkc1oht
Help Support the Channel:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/N1JUR
Buy Me a Beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/n1jur
N1JUR & KC1OHT Shop: https://www.livefreeandham.com/shop
Follow me on:
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By Brew & Activate - N1JURBatteries don’t get the glory in POTA — but they absolutely decide whether your activation ends with a full log… or packing up early.
In this episode of Brew & Activate, we break down POTA batteries the right way:
No spec-sheet flexing.
No marketing hype.
Just real-world field experience.
We cover:
What a POTA battery actually needs to do
Why stable voltage matters more than raw capacity
Handling current spikes on transmit
Battery performance in winter vs spring vs summer
LiFePO₄ vs AGM vs power stations (pros, cons, and reality)
Why watt-hours matter more than amp-hours
How to choose the right size battery without overpacking
If you’ve ever asked:
“Why does my radio shut down on transmit?”
“Why did my ‘big’ battery die so fast?”
“Do I really need that much power for POTA?”
This episode is for you.
*************************************************************
Affiliate Links:
I receive no compensation for these and want to pass on the savings to all my followers.
Mad Dog Coils: Receive an additional clamp when ordering any Mad Dog Coil - Use N1JUR in the order/shipping notes https://maddogcoils.com.au/
Reliance Antennas: 10% off with Free Shipping. All orders of any Reliance Antenna or product use N1JUR at Checkout. https://www.relianceantennas.com/
Seeed Studios: Discount Codes on all Meshtastic Devices on my website n1jur.com
SpoolTenna: https://spooltenna.com
SHOW LINKS:
Discord Brew and Activate - https://discord.gg/EcuySeKkVv
Brew & Activate Podcast - https://rss.com/podcasts/brew-and-activate/
Brew and Activate Merch - https://livefreeandham.com/shop
POTA Bucket List - https://n1jur.com/pota-bucket-list
Guests/Hosts:
Shannon's Channel (KC1OHT) https://www.youtube.com/@shannonkc1oht
Help Support the Channel:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/N1JUR
Buy Me a Beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/n1jur
N1JUR & KC1OHT Shop: https://www.livefreeandham.com/shop
Follow me on:
Website: https://n1jur.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/n1jur
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092365884527