Ham Radio Battery Review: How to Build an Emergency Backup Power Supply
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Here at Dakota Lithium we help power your passion from morning to night. Built for abuse during long North Dakota winters, Dakota Lithium is a battery designed to endure. To help you do what you love longer. A battery made to last. We’ve harnessed the power of lithium chemistry and combined it with North Dakota grit to build you a better battery.
All guaranteed by a world beating, best in class, eleven (11) year warranty.
Dakota Lithium batteries will give you twice the run time for your ham radio while lasting 4x longer, providing exceptional lifetime value. Plus Dakota Lithium’s signature LiFePO4 technology will perform at temperatures down to -40 F and weighs half as much as your dad’s SLA, providing superior performance for mobile & emergency applications.
Be prepared. Talk longer with dependable backup power. No Matter the weather.
Half the weight and twice the power of traditional lead batteries, this workhorse gives you the perfect amount of juice for full-day adventures. The #1 battery for fishing & outdoor recreation.
A waterproof and submersible mobile power station for use in extreme environments. Jump start a car or boat engine with over 1,000 cold cranking amps (CCA) of engine starting power, run a trolling motor, or power your devices and smaller appliances with 60 amp hours (768 watts) of deep cycle Dakota Lithium energy. All in one waterproof lithium battery so light that it floats.
Work remotely and work from anywhere with a Dakota Lithium battery, multi-function inverter, and folding solar panel. Built for your mobile or outdoor home office, constructions site, or anywhere you need reliable backup power.
Fish longer, play harder, and go further with a battery that never needs to be plugged in. This package combines our waterproof, lightweight, and fast charging 50w solar panel with the rugged Powerbox 10 to create a power source that can be recharged in just 3 hours of direct sunlight!
Engineered in a 12Ah SLA plastic case, but with with 20Ah of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePo4) technology, this battery has three times the power, half the weight, and 5x the lifespan of a 12Ah sealed lead acid battery.
Half the weight and twice the power of traditional lead batteries, this workhorse powers premium electronics for full-day adventures. Same performance as our legendary 10 Ah battery, but with 150% more capacity plus 300cca of engine starting power.
Built for exceptional performance, energy density, and versatility the Dakota Lithium 12 Volt 23 packs a big punch in a small package. With both USB 3.0 waterproof plugs, standard F12 Terminals, and a built in volt meter, this LiFePO4 battery gives you the freedom, power, and reliability to #GoFurther and #PlayHarder in the most extreme of conditions.
Engineered in a 35Ah U1 SLA case, but with 46Ah of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) technology, this battery has three times the power, half the weight, and lasts 5 times longer than a U1 sealed lead acid battery – providing exceptional performance & lifetime value.
A waterproof and submersible mobile power station & solar generator for use in extreme environments. Jump start a car or boat engine with over 1,000 cold cranking amps (CCA) of engine starting power, run a trolling motor, or power your devices and smaller appliances with 135 amp hours (1,728 watts) of deep cycle Dakota Lithium energy. All in one waterproof lithium battery so light that it floats.
Built for reliable performance during extended power outages, the Dakota Lithium Home Backup Power & Energy Storage System makes going off grid easy.
Live the dream and power your boat, RV, or small cabin with 200Ah of Dakota Lithium batteries and Zamp Solar panels. Our #1 kit for mid-sized RVs, Camper Vans, Trucks, and boats.
Turn any 12V Dakota Lithium battery into your mobile power station with this versatile and easy to use inverter.
180 watts is the optimal size for large power stations and solar generators. Will charge any 12V Dakota Lithium battery, turning it into a solar generator that collects and stores power, allowing you to run many electronics indefinitely.
This ultralight and powerful 12 V solar panel gives you the freedom to re-charge any DL battery on the go. In full sun it will charge a Powerbox 10 in 4 hours, or a 7Ah battery in just 2.5 hours!
Charges Your 12v battery or Power Box on the go. Connect 2 panels to cut your charging time in half. Weather proof case & rugged design for outdoor use.
Dakota Lithium batteries are drop in replacements for sealed lead acid (SLA) batteries. That means, if your backup power system uses a SLA or any 12V battery, you can replace it with a Dakota Lithium. You will get double the run time and broadcast time of lead acid by upgrading to Dakota Lithium.
For most radio operators we recommend a Dakota Lithium 10 amp hour (Ah) battery or a Powerbox 10 paired with a small solar panel to create a lightweight, off the grid solution.
For radio operators looking to operate multiple devices, or who broadcast off-grid, or who may operate in disaster and emergency response situations we recommend the Dakota Lithium Powerbox+ 60. This fully waterproof and submersible battery floats in both salt and fresh water, can power both 12V DC devices and 110V AC devices like laptops, monitors, refrigerators and TVs, and is versatile, allowing you to power your radio when in the field and your home electronics anywhere. Plus, the added ability to jump start a car, truck, or boat engine in an emergency gives peace of mind on remote expeditions or late night adventures.
The DL 10 Ah battery is built with Dakota Lithium's legendary LiFePO4 cells. 5,000+ recharge cycles (roughly 5 year lifespan at daily use) vs. 500 for other lithium batteries or lead acid. Optimal performance down to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit (for winter warriors). Plus twice the power of lead-acid batteries at half the weight.
