For 6 months I have been slowly gathering the items I need to make this project work. The items I selected for the solar system are:

Solar Module, 110 Watt, SWPB-110 – SunWize

Phocos ECO-N-T Series (10-20 A) – http://www.phocos.com/na/blog/portfolio/eco-n-t-2/

2 Duacell DURG12-70P, a 70 amp hour battery, connected in parallel. http://www.batteriesplus.com/product-details/sealed-lead-acid/battery/duracell-ultra/durg12=70p

PowerWerx DC power connectors, specifically the Anderson connectors.

Watt meter to measure battery and utilization – http://powerwerx.com/watt-meter-analyzer-inline-dc-powerpole

Rigrunner, a DC plug setup – http://powerwerx.com/west-mountain-radio-rigrunner-4005h-horizontal

The construction of the area to house these items in took longer than expected, but I really like how it turned out. My study/radio area was a father’s day gift. The office has an electronics closet that will house computer and solar items with venting fans. It isn’t finished quite yet, but I have tested the function of the system and the components work. When I finish antenna installation and start making contacts I can begin measuring the effectiveness of the setup.

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