K6QBQ-1 (SOLAR1) 145.07 MHz Packet Node/Digipeater
Installed July 26, 2025, thanks K6QBQ, KB6OOZ and Janice
Original SOLAR1 Project Info: Here
ID: K6QBQ-1, Node Name: SOLAR1, Digi Alias: SOLAR1, Frequency: 145.07 MHz,
Location: Altamont Pass 775' AMSL, Power Output: 30 watts, Transceiver: Yaesu FT-2980,
TNC: Paccomm, Firmware: X-1J, Antenna: Comet CP22E, Solar Panel: Eco-Worthy 100W,
Battery: (2) Eco-Worthy LiFePO4 20Ah, Charger: Generic 30A MPPT
Removing Old |
Old Equipment |
Southward View |
Eastward View |
Northward View |
Construction Pictures
NEMA Cabinet |
NEMA Cabinet |
100W Panel |
Solar Charger |
SLA Batteries |
EZ Strut |
Mounting |
Cabinet |
FT-2980 |
Equipment |
TNC Testing |
Micropower-2 |
Solar Panel |
Panel Mount |
Assembly |
Assembly |
CP22E Antenna |
Testing |
Testing |
LiFePO4 Battery |
