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Built North Dakota Tough
Best in Class 11 Year Warranty
200%
TWICE THE POWER OF
TRADITIONAL BATTERIES
1/2
HALF THE WEIGHT
5X
CHARGES UP TO 5X FASTER
8X
LASTS 8X AS LONG
100%
SAFE & RELIABLE

Be Prepared and Stay on the Air with Dependable Backup Power.

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.

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Dakota Lithium 12v 10Ah Battery

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Powerbox+ 60 Waterproof Power Station, DL+ 12V 60Ah Battery Included

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Dakota Lithium 12v 23Ah Off-Grid Power System

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Dakota Lithium PowerBox 10 (12V Battery Included) + Folding Solar Panel

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Dakota Lithium 12v 18Ah Battery

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Dakota Lithium+ 12v 25Ah 300cca Battery

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Dakota Lithium 12v 23Ah Battery with Dual USB Ports & Voltmeter

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12V 46Ah Dakota Lithium U1 LiFePO4 Battery

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Powerbox+ 135 Waterproof Solar Generator, 12V 135Ah DL+ 1,000CCA Battery Included

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Dakota Lithium Multi Function 300W Power Inverter DC 12V to 110V AC Converter

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Dakota Lithium & Zamp Solar 12v 200Ah Off-Grid Power System

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Dakota Lithium 12V 200Ah 15kWh LiFePO4 Solar Battery Bank

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Solar Battery Charger

180W Folding Solar Panel for Lithium Batteries & Solar Generators

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Folding Fast-Charge 12V Solar Panel

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Charges Any 12V Battery!

12v Flexible Solar Panel – 20 Watts

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What Battery Do I Need for My Ham Radio?

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.

Experience the Dakota Lithium Difference

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.

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