Solar charger for VX-8DR

[kc0zps]

I was going to suggest the multimeter test as well. Let us know what you find out as I was considering one of these kits for similar purpose.

I'm not sure what I am doing wrong, but when I connect the multimeter, its reading around 13.64 Volts in full sunlight. By comparison, when plugged into my truck, its reading around 11 Volts. The charger charges while plugged into the truck, but not when using solar power.

I tried to read the amps, but it kept reading 0 for both my truck and solar charger.

 

[kc0zps]

I wonder if the Amps is the problem. I can't remember where I saw the specifications, but I think the Nomad 7 only produces 12VDC@.5A where-as the Yaesu VX-8R charging cradle produces 12VDC@2A.

 

[Moleculo]

If the charger isn't producing the current needed to charge the radio, it for sure won't work.

 

[kjoy45]

Goal zero ELITE Sherpa 120

I have Goal zero ELITE Sherpa 120 with the vx-8dr and ft-817
and works great.
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[Moleculo]

I have Goal zero ELITE Sherpa 120 with the vx-8dr and ft-817
and works great.
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Awesome! Now I know which one to order Thanks!

 

[kc0zps]

Awesome! Now I know which one to order Thanks!

Same here. Seems like the Nomad 7 is good for an iPhone but doesn't have enough juice for the VX-8R. Man, that's a lot of panels on the Nomad 27 version.