Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The Lithium LiFePO4 batteries used in the off-grid ham radio station must be protected from freezing temperatures during charging. In this video, I demonstrate how a Chinese diesel heater can keep our lithium batteries, and the off-grid ham shack warm enough for charging in winter, even when it's far below freezing outside.
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The Lithium LiFePO4 batteries used in the off-grid ham radio station must be protected from freezing temperatures during charging. In this video, I demonstrate how a Chinese diesel heater can keep our lithium batteries, and the off-grid ham shack warm enough for charging in winter, even when it's far below freezing outside.
73
Julian #oh8stn
Share video URL: youtu.be/Rp7MmarKKjM
Read the episode notes: oh8stn.org/blog/2024/01/25/keeping-lithium-batteries-warm-in-winter
If you’re interested in building your own off-grid ham shack, consider starting here: Building your off-grid ham shack blog: oh8stn.org/blog/2023/12/21/building-an-off-grid-solar-powered-ham-shack
More about Power Queen batteries & offers: oh8stn.org/power-queen-lifepo4
Use discount code JULIANOH8STN
United States ipowerqueen.com/?ref=0q1c0pan
Europe ipowerqueen.de/?ref=732d60hj
Canada ca.ipowerqueen.com/?ref=y0igztbu
United Kingdom uk.ipowerqueen.com/?ref=k0j3c653
Vevor diesel heater used in the video: vevor.com/diesel-heater-c_10321/12v-3kw-diesel-air-heater-10l-tank-2-vent-2-duct-thermostat-2-silencer-work-p_010266565262?lang=en¤cy=usd&utm_source=inhouse&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=17254403&shortkey=20240126gw4m
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